{"id":29082,"date":"2021-04-17T12:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T06:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=29082"},"modified":"2021-04-17T12:13:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-17T06:43:33","slug":"validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Validity of FSSAI License: Everything you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">FSSAI is the government-driven entity that issues licenses to food business operators across this country. It ensures that food items that are accessible to the public domain are contamination-free and completely safe.&nbsp;Food business entities cannot carry out their business activities without an FSSAI license. In this article, we shall look at the validity of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> and other essential aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FSSAI issues different types of food licenses to the food business operators in India. These are as follows;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Basic\nLicense<\/li><li>State\nLicense,&nbsp;<\/li><li>Central\nLicense,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These licenses are\nissued in accordance with the annual turnover and scale of operation of a\nbusiness. The issued FSSAI license includes details such as the license\nholder&#8217;s address, address of the authorized partners, type of business,\ncategory of business, and name of the designated officer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#What_is_the_Validity_of_FSSAI_License_as_per_FSS_Act_2006\" >What\nis the Validity of FSSAI License as per FSS Act, 2006?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#How_FSSAIs_Web-based_Renewal_Process_works\" >How FSSAI\u2019s Web-based Renewal Process&nbsp;works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Documents_to_be_Arranged_for_FSSAI_License_Renewal\" >Documents\nto be Arranged for FSSAI License Renewal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Consequences_for_not_Renewing_the_FSSAI_License_on_Time\" >Consequences\nfor not Renewing the FSSAI License on Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#What_are_the_Viable_Benefits_of_the_FSSAI_License\" >What\nare the Viable Benefits of the FSSAI License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/validity-of-fssai-license-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_FSSAI_License_Number\"><\/span>Decoding FSSAI License\nNumber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The FSSAI License contains a 14 digit registration number, and it can be decoded as follows:-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Digit\nin the 9th- 14th place indicates the maker&#8217;s permit number.<\/li><li>Digit\nin the 6th, 7th, and 8th places suggests the quality of the enrolling master.<\/li><li>Digit\nin the 4th and 5th give the indication of the business enrollment year.<\/li><li>The\n2nd and 3rd digit reflects the state code.<\/li><li>The\nfirst digit manifests that the business is registered or not.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI license remains valid for a specific timeline, after which you need to opt for the renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-restrain-licensing-authorities-from-demanding-immaterial-documents-from-fbos\/\">FSSAI Restrain Licensing Authorities from Demanding Immaterial Documents from FBOs<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Validity_of_FSSAI_License_as_per_FSS_Act_2006\"><\/span>What\nis the Validity of FSSAI License as per FSS Act, 2006? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The FSSAI License excels on a flexible validity timeline. At present, this license offers validity for a min- 1 year and a max. of 5 years.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After the expiration, the license seeks renewal from the concerned authority. The license holder must renew the registration within 30 days before the expiration date or else. A penalty of Rs. 100\/day will be imposed on the license holder in case of delay.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_FSSAIs_Web-based_Renewal_Process_works\"><\/span>How FSSAI\u2019s Web-based Renewal Process&nbsp;works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since any delay in renewal is subjected to monetary penalties, it&#8217;s better to renew the license on time. After introducing the FSSAI online portal, it becomes relatively easy for applicants to apply for the license renewal. The applicant can file the online renewal application in the following way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/How-FSSAI\u2019s-Web-based-Renewal-Process-works.png\" alt=\"FSSAI\u2019s Web-based Renewal Process works\" class=\"wp-image-29117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/How-FSSAI\u2019s-Web-based-Renewal-Process-works.png 701w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/How-FSSAI\u2019s-Web-based-Renewal-Process-works-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open the FSSAI online portal by using the following URL.&nbsp; http:\/\/foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in <\/li><li>Use\nyour login credentials, i.e., username and password, to log in to the\nportal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Explore\nthe option called &#8220;Apply for Renewal for License\/Registration&#8221;.<\/li><li>Wait\nuntil a list prompts on your computer screen, and then select the related\nlink.&nbsp;Click on Proceed.<\/li><li>Click\nthe OK tab on the confirmation dialog box stating, &#8220;Are you sure you want\nto apply for renewal of the license&#8221;.<\/li><li>Upload\nthe requested documents and form as per the on-screen details.&nbsp; Next, tap\non the Submit button.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Note\ndown the Reference number generated by the portal against the submitted\napplication. This will let you keep track of the further process<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_be_Arranged_for_FSSAI_License_Renewal\"><\/span>Documents\nto be Arranged for FSSAI License Renewal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documentation that goes\nalong with an online renewal application varies in accordance with the types of\nlicense. The table below explains the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>State &amp; Central FSSAI\nLicense<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Duly\nfilled &amp; Signed Form B.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Digital\nphotograph of the application or director or authorized signatory<\/li><li>Director&#8217;s\naddress proof.<\/li><li>Layout\nplan of an establishment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Directors&#8217;\nID proof.<\/li><li>Category\nof food items that a company is dealing with.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No\nobjection certificate of a local body.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Listicle\nof machinery and equipment used by the establishment to produce the food\nitems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Article\nof association (AOA) &amp; Memorandum of Association (MOA)<\/li><li>Proof\nof property&#8217;s ownership<\/li><li>A\ncanceled cheque<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the documents\nabove, the applicant seeking a central license needs to arrange some additional\ndocuments as well. Those are as follow:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Certification\nfrom Ministry of commerce<\/li><li>Proof\nregarding the turnover<\/li><li>Water\ntesting report issued by the BIS-certified lab.&nbsp;<\/li><li>IEC\nregistration in case the food items are being exported to foreign\nnations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_for_not_Renewing_the_FSSAI_License_on_Time\"><\/span>Consequences\nfor not Renewing the FSSAI License on Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is any delay in\nrenewal application filing, then in such a case, the applicant will encounter a\npenalty of INR 100 \/day. To avoid such adversity; the applicant must renew the\nFSSAI registration on time. As per the FSSAI guidelines, the FBOs across this\ncountry must renew the FSSAI license before 30 days of the expiration date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any infringement to such\na requirement will place the license holders in the penalty zone.&nbsp;To get a\nbetter hold of unnecessary penalties, it is better for you to keep the validity\nof FSSAI license alive without any inconsistency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Viable_Benefits_of_the_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>What\nare the Viable Benefits of the FSSAI License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Food Business Operators (FBOs) rejoice various benefits of obtaining a food license:-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Create awareness in the public domain about food security and quality.<\/li><li>FSSAI Logo helps in creating new customer-base and retaining existing ones. The logo act as a promotional tool for the Food business operators in <em><strong>India<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>.<\/li><li>FSSAI License holders can have a competitive advantage over the rivals operating in the same market.<\/li><li>Businesses with FSSAI License can easily garner trust among the end-users, which in turn raise their profitability and revenue.<\/li><li>It keeps unlawful activities such as producing contaminated foods and mislabeling at the bay, thus ensuring complete safety for the consumers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI registration\nensures that the FBOs operating across this country don&#8217;t encounter legal\ncomplications while carrying out the business activities. There is a reason why\nthe validity of the FSSAI license is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it keeps the FBOs on their toes to comply with prescribed guidelines. Second, it helps the authority keep license holders under a strict legal regime to deliver quality food items to the end-users consistently.&nbsp;If you have any questions in mind regarding the validity of FSSAI license or any other matter, let us know by dropping the query in the message box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/register-your-fssai-license-in-kolkata-required-documents-and-fees\/\">Easily Register Your FSSAI License in Kolkata- Required Documents and Fees<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FSSAI is the government-driven entity that issues licenses to food business operators across this country. It ensures that food items that are accessible to the public domain are contamination-free and completely safe.&nbsp;Food business entities cannot carry out their business activities without an FSSAI license. In this article, we shall look at the validity of FSSAI [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":29116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1672],"acf":{"service_id":"318"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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