{"id":29578,"date":"2021-05-01T16:29:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T10:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=29578"},"modified":"2024-04-23T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:54:00","slug":"fssai-registration-for-retailers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/","title":{"rendered":"An Outlook on FSSAI Registration for Retailers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Food is the lifeblood for all\nliving beings, and it is the accountability of its providers to keep its\nquality intact. In India, the production, processing, distribution, and trading\nof food items is regulated by the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority).\nThis institution was set up by the Indian government, intending to tighten up\nthe past compliances regarding the food\u2019s safety and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently, FSSAI is working under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI. Anyone who seeks to enter into the food business must have an <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> in the first place. Without it, they won\u2019t be able to carry out their business activities. This apex institution also provides FSSAI registration for retailers, grocery stores, eCommerce, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Food Safety and\nStandards Act, 2006, it is compulsory for all FBOs, including retailers, to get\ntheir FSSAI license. In this digital age, customers have become more\nquality-conscious when it comes to purchasing food items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, most consumers do\nnot prefer buying food items that lack the FSSAI logo. So, any business engaged\nwith the food industry should get their FSSAI license without thinking twice.\nIn the following section of this article, we will unveil some crucial aspects\nof FSSAI registration for retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, eCommerce,\nand more.<\/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 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/#What_is_the_FSSAI_Registration\" >What is the\nFSSAI Registration?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/#Types_of_FSSAI_Registrations_for_Retailers_and_other_FBOs\" >Types of\nFSSAI Registrations for Retailers and other FBOs<\/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\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/#How_to_Perform_Online_Procedure_of_FSSAI_Registration_for_Retailers\" >How to\nPerform Online Procedure of FSSAI Registration for Retailers?&nbsp;<\/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\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/#Benefits_of_FSSAI_registration_for_Retailers\" >Benefits of\nFSSAI registration for Retailers<\/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\/fssai-registration-for-retailers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_FSSAI_Registration\"><\/span>What is the\nFSSAI Registration?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After getting approved under\nFSSAI, a 14-digit number is granted to the business. This number should be\naffixed along with an FSSAI logo on the food packages for which the license has\nbeen availed. This prerequisite applies to all FBOs operating across this\ncountry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food with the FSSAI logo implies that it is safe for human consumption and free from any harmful substances. After availing of this license, businesses need not worry about the legal complications that may hinder their growth, provided they stay in line with compliances given under the FSS Act.<\/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=\"Types_of_FSSAI_Registrations_for_Retailers_and_other_FBOs\"><\/span>Types of\nFSSAI Registrations for Retailers and other FBOs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>FSSAI issues three different types of licenses to the food business operators. These are as follows:-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central\nLicense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food business operators, including e-commerce operators and retailers that come under schedule 1 of Food Safety Standard Regulations, 2011 and operating in multiple states, must get their <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\"><strong>Central  FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a business having\na yearly turnover of 20 crores rupees is also required to get this license. The\nFSSAI license comes with a flexible validity period, i.e. 1-5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State\nLicense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>FSSAI State license<\/strong><\/a> covers entire small to medium-sized FBOs. The State government confers this permit to those business entities which are operating in a single state. Furthermore, all the business entities having turnover in the range of 12 to 20 lakh are mandated to get this license. The state license also offers validity as that of the central license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic\nRegistration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Registration is applicable to the&nbsp;business entities generating a yearly turnover of up to 12 lakhs. This license holds a max. tenure of 5 years and with a mini. tenure of 1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Perform_Online_Procedure_of_FSSAI_Registration_for_Retailers\"><\/span>How to\nPerform Online Procedure of FSSAI Registration for Retailers?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps below will let you complete the online process of FSSAI registration for Retailers. Try not to skip any of the steps to avoid any inconvenience. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-Perform-Online-Procedure-of-FSSAI-Registration-for-Retailers.png\" alt=\"Perform Online Procedure of FSSAI Registration for Retailers\" class=\"wp-image-29632\" width=\"546\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-Perform-Online-Procedure-of-FSSAI-Registration-for-Retailers.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-Perform-Online-Procedure-of-FSSAI-Registration-for-Retailers-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-Perform-Online-Procedure-of-FSSAI-Registration-for-Retailers-768x703.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1:\nVisit the FSSAI Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit\u00a0foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in, and check the eligibility criteria for State License, a Central License, or a Basic License in accordance with your business turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2:\nRegister to the Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap on the \u201csign-up\u201d link and\nprovide the requested details in the sign-up form. For registration purposes,\nthe portal shall ask you to provide a valid phone number and email id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3:\nCreate your account&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create an account by selecting\nan apt username &amp; password for your account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Log\nin to portal with the help of confirmation with a message&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the confirmation message\nthat you will receive on their phone or email to log in to the portal. Please\nnote that the account you have created shall remain valid for 30 days only, so\nit is advisable to apply for an FSSAI license in that timeframe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5:\nFill up the e-form in one go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill up the required\ninformation after you log in to the portal. Remember, this is a one-go process,\nand it is prone to cancellation in case of an error, so be watchful while\nfilling up the detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6:\nTake a print of a form&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a hard copy of the form\nbefore submitting its soft version on the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7:\nNote down the Application Reference Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you submit the\ncompleted form, the portal will generate the application reference number, aka\nARN. Note down this number as it will help you track the registration progress\nwith ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8:\nWait for Approval.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The authority usually takes\naround a week to process the application. After successful verification, you\nwill be provided with a registration certificate enclosing an FSSAI\nregistration number. On the flip side, if the authority finds something wrong\nwith your application, they may cancel your request. The decision for\ncancellation shall be communicated with the applicant on registered contact\ndetails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_FSSAI_registration_for_Retailers\"><\/span>Benefits of\nFSSAI registration for Retailers <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>With the FSSAI license in place, the Retailers of food items can build a long-lasting relationship with their customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since the FSSAI logo promotes public health and safety, the buyers would be more confident in the license holder products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSSAI logo is a symbol of quality and safety. Food items with this logo are more likely to sell quickly than generic ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prolong commitment to stay compliant with FSSAI\u2019s guidelines would help businesses to grow at a faster rate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/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>FSSAI plays a significant role in safeguarding public health via its operational framework, testing laboratories, strict guidelines, and other initiatives. The FSSAI registration for retailers is mandatory as per the FSSAI\u2019s guidelines. An individual having any doubt around such requirements can visit the FSSAI portal or reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> professional.&nbsp;<\/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>Food is the lifeblood for all living beings, and it is the accountability of its providers to keep its quality intact. In India, the production, processing, distribution, and trading of food items is regulated by the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority). This institution was set up by the Indian government, intending to tighten up [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":29626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1704],"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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