{"id":31557,"date":"2021-06-07T12:28:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T06:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=31557"},"modified":"2021-06-07T12:28:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T06:58:31","slug":"fssai-registration-for-amazon-sellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-registration-for-amazon-sellers\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI Registration for Amazon Sellers: Underlining the Legalities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Amazon is a US-based trillion-dollar company. Apart from having an unprecedented footprint in the e-commerce regime, this American giant is also catering to various business domains such as digital streaming, cloud computing, &amp; artificial intelligence. It has earned the tag of a Big Four technology along with the likes of Apple, Facebook, and Google. This write-up will make you familiar with the legalities related to the FSSAI registration for amazon sellers. <\/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-amazon-sellers\/#Key_takeaway_regarding_FSSAI_registration_for_amazon_sellers\" >Key takeaway regarding FSSAI registration for amazon sellers<\/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-amazon-sellers\/#Basic_FSSAI_Registration_for_amazon_sellers\" >Basic FSSAI Registration for amazon sellers<\/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-amazon-sellers\/#Conditions_to_be_Met_by_Amazon_Sellers_to_Get_a_State_FSSAI_License_Registration\" >Conditions to be Met by Amazon Sellers to Get a State FSSAI License Registration<\/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-amazon-sellers\/#Type_of_documents_to_be_furnished_for_Central_FSSAI_License_Registration\" >Type of documents to be furnished for Central FSSAI License Registration<\/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-amazon-sellers\/#What_are_the_Penalties_under_the_FSSAI_Act\" >What are the Penalties under the FSSAI Act?<\/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\/fssai-registration-for-amazon-sellers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaway_regarding_FSSAI_registration_for_amazon_sellers\"><\/span>Key takeaway regarding FSSAI registration for amazon sellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Partner business firms seeking enrolment on Amazon online platform are mandated to obtain FSSAI-Food safety license Registration. The truancy of such a license would mitigate any chance of registration on the Amazon platform. <\/li><li>A separate FSSAI registration in the retailer\u2019s category would be required if the company has access to Amazon warehouse for sparing their food items. Such a license must enclose the address of Amazon\u2019s warehouse instead of the applicant\u2019s business address. <\/li><li>Food business operators (FBOs) like small to medium-sized manufacturers, Retailers, Transporters, Distributors, Marketers, etc are liable to stay in line with FSSAI norms and avail FSSAI registration. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_FSSAI_Registration_for_amazon_sellers\"><\/span>Basic FSSAI Registration for amazon sellers <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, the basic <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> caters to those individuals or companies that have annual turnover below Rs 12 lakhs. The applicant must file an online application on the FSSAI\u2019s portal to avail of this license. After the submission of the web-based form and requested documents, the concerned authority will scrutinize the same for authenticity. The authority may revoke the application after finding any loopholes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After surpassing the said threshold limit, the company has to switch over to the higher license, i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>FSSAI State license<\/strong><\/a>. The validity of such a license varies from 1 to 5 years. <\/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-registration-for-retailers\/\">An Outlook on FSSAI Registration for Retailers<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents to be arranged by amazon sellers for Basic FSSAI\nRegistration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Authorized person address proof<\/li><li>Passport size photo<\/li><li>Business name and address<\/li><li>Fssai declaration form<\/li><li>Nature of business details<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_to_be_Met_by_Amazon_Sellers_to_Get_a_State_FSSAI_License_Registration\"><\/span>Conditions to be Met by Amazon Sellers to Get a State FSSAI License Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Basic registration, the criterion for getting the State FSSAI\nLicense Registration is a bit different. Here the threshold of annual turnover\nis kept between&nbsp; Rs.12 lakhs to 20 crores.\nThe companies that fit this threshold can apply for the State FSSAI License\nRegistration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that FSSAI registration covers every entity in a food supply chain. Any entity that directly or indirectly influences the supply chain of food has to hold a relevant FSSAI license without any second thought. That\u2019s means as long as the company is connected with the food business regardless of the degree of involvement, it has to comply with the FSSAI act and hold the relevant FSSAI license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listicle of\nimportant documentation for the State FSSAI License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rental Agreement for the\nproposed business site<\/li><li>The ID of the person who owns\nthe company (Aadhaar Card \/ DL\/ Passport \/ Voter ID)<\/li><li>Government registration such as\nCOI, Partnership deed, Trade license, Firm registration, and PAN card. <\/li><li>AOA and MOA If the applicant\nbelong to the private or partnership-based company&nbsp; <\/li><li>Municipality License <\/li><li>Panchayath License<\/li><li>Nature of Business.<\/li><li>FSSAI declaration form<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The manufacturer and re-packer, on the other hand, are required to\nfurnish the following documents. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturing unit photos<\/li><li>Detailed schematic of the\nplants, highlight all possible areas. <\/li><li>Machinery details available\nwithin the facility on the company\u2019s letterhead. <\/li><li>Power generation detail of the\nplant <\/li><li>Details regarding the food\nitems processed by the business owners. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_of_documents_to_be_furnished_for_Central_FSSAI_License_Registration\"><\/span>Type of documents to be furnished for Central FSSAI License Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the top-tier FSSAI license accessible to those entities\nwhose annual turnover is above 20 crores. Of course, this license covers bigger\nenterprises and establishments compared to basic and state licenses. The FSSAI\nportal provides ease of simplified filing. Unlike previous days when applicants\nhave to wait for months to sanctioned their request, the online filing is\nprecise and less time-consuming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listicle of Documentations required for FSSAI Central\nLicense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rental Agreement for the proposed business site<\/li><li>The ID of the person who owns the company (Aadhaar Card \/ DL\/ Passport \/ Voter ID)<\/li><li>Government registration such as COI, Partnership deed, Trade license, Firm registration, and PAN card. <\/li><li>AOA and MOA If the applicant belong to the private or partnership-based company&nbsp; <\/li><li>IE Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>Import-Export Code<\/strong><\/a>) Certificate.(for the category of export &amp; import IE code is vital)<\/li><li>Authority letter printed on the company letterhead stating that the applicant is authorized to file an FSSAI application.<\/li><li>List of food categories. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Those who are applying under the manufacturing category need to\nprovide the following documents.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturing unit photos<\/li><li>Detailed schematic of the plants, highlight all possible areas. <\/li><li>Machinery details available within the facility on the company\u2019s letterhead. <\/li><li>Power generation detail of the plant <\/li><li>Details regarding the food items processed by the business owners. <\/li><li>Water test report in case you are dealing with a mineral water plant.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Penalties_under_the_FSSAI_Act\"><\/span>What are the Penalties under the FSSAI Act? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Sl.No<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Particulars<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Fine (INR)<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>1<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Underwhelming food quality \n  <\/td><td>\n  2 Lakh Petty manufacturer \u2013 25,000\/-\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>2<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Sub-standard or mediocre food\n  <\/td><td>\n  5 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>3<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Misbranded Food\n  <\/td><td>\n  3 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>4<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Falsified advertisement \n  <\/td><td>\n  10 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>5<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Hazardous matter in food\n  <\/td><td>\n  1 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>6<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Non-compliance with Food safety officer direction\n  <\/td><td>\n  2 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>7<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  Unhygienic processing or manufacture\n  <\/td><td>\n  1 Lakh\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\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>Working as an <strong><em>Amazon<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> seller brings a heap of benefits for the individual in terms of revenue generation and market exposure. But in order to be an Amazon\u2019s authorized partner, FSSAI registration is something that one has to considered at all cost. Correct documentation is key to a successful registration process. Thus, it is advisable to double-check the aforesaid documents before uploading them to the portal as it will lessen the chances of cancellation. Talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> experts in case you seek professional-grade assistance on the same. <\/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\/flipkart-amazon-seller-registration-procedure\/\">What is Flipkart &amp; Amazon Seller Registration Procedure! Know how to Sell.<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon is a US-based trillion-dollar company. 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