{"id":31568,"date":"2021-06-07T12:40:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=31568"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:14:15","slug":"fssai-registration-for-cashew-exporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-registration-for-cashew-exporters\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI registration for cashew exporters:  Important Requisites to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) came into effect to promote food safety awareness among Indian citizens. After independence, the food business has thrived rapidly. The increasing of shops, restaurants, and hotels has also escalated illicit activities such as adulteration. In view of this, FSSAI aims to curb such activities through stringent norms and compliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">At present, FSSAI mandates every food business operator to avail <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\" title=\"FSSAI License Online\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> before indulging in business activities. The same rule applies to cashew exporters as well. In this article, you will become aware of important prerequisites regarding the FSSAI registration for cashew exporters. <\/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-cashew-exporters\/#Why_do_Cashew_Exporters_need_to_under_register_under_FSSAI\" >Why do\nCashew Exporters need to under register under FSSAI?<\/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-cashew-exporters\/#An_overview_of_Cashew_exports_from_India\" >An overview of\nCashew exports from India<\/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-cashew-exporters\/#What_type_of_FSSAI_registrations_are_available_to_cashew_exporters\" >What type of FSSAI registrations are available to cashew exporters?<\/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-cashew-exporters\/#A_scenario_that_triggers_the_requirement_of_Central_FSSAI_Registration_for_Cashew_Exporters\" >A scenario that triggers the requirement of Central FSSAI Registration for Cashew Exporters<\/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-cashew-exporters\/#What_are_the_FSSAI_standards_for_dry_fruits\" >What\nare the FSSAI standards for dry fruits?<\/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-cashew-exporters\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Cashew_Exporters_need_to_under_register_under_FSSAI\"><\/span>Why do\nCashew Exporters need to under register under FSSAI? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Food\nSafety and Standards Act, 2006, any entity involved with a food business\n(directly or indirectly) must have a valid FSSAI license at its disposal. Penalties\nwill be imposed on the defaulters in case they chose to operate with this\nlicense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Keep in mind that the degree of involvement has nothing to do with the obtainment of a license. Even the packagers and marketers in the supply chain of the food have to obtain this license with an exception. <\/em><\/strong><\/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\/audit-from-fssai\/\">An overview on Audit from FSSAI <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_overview_of_Cashew_exports_from_India\"><\/span>An overview of\nCashew exports from India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cashew (aka Anacardium occidentale L.), a tree belong to Eastern Brazil came to India nearly 5 centuries ago. It was introduced by the Portuguese in Goa. Owing to its exceptional taste and benefits it was spread to the rest of the Indian territory within few years. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commercial cultivation of cashew was started in the 1960s and within a matter of a few years, it gets transformed into a high-valued and export-oriented crop. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export of cashew nutshell liquid\/Cardanol from our country stood at 4,547 MT, amounting to Rs 23.16 crore (US$ 4.68 million), while the cashew kernels\u2019 exports stood at 55,272 MT, amounting to 3,731.23crorese during April 2018-January 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export valuation from raw cashew nut during April 2018-January 2019 was come out to be 11,414 MT. When translated to the monetary terms it stood at Rs 143.98 crore (US$ 29.12 million).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At present, India holds nearly 65% of worldwide cashew exports, with a reach of h over 60 countries. The major market for export includes <em><strong>United States<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, Germany, Spain, Japan, Netherlands, UK, Gulf nations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_FSSAI_registrations_are_available_to_cashew_exporters\"><\/span>What type of FSSAI registrations are available to cashew exporters? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI issues license under 3 heads i.e. Basic, State, and Central licenses.\nThe issuance of these licenses entirely depends on the scope of operation and\nannual turnover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any business owner who is generating less than Rs 12 lakhs of annual revenue can seek basic registration. Once this threshold limit is surpassed, there is no way a business owner can adhere to the basic license. In such a situation, the business owner needs to switch over to the state license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type of\ndocuments to be arranged by cashew exporters for the Basic\nFSSAI Registration<\/h3>\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\/06\/Type-of-documents-to-be-arranged-by-cashew-exporters-for-the-Basic-FSSAI-Registration.png\" alt=\"Basic FSSAI Registration\" class=\"wp-image-31591\" width=\"568\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Type-of-documents-to-be-arranged-by-cashew-exporters-for-the-Basic-FSSAI-Registration.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Type-of-documents-to-be-arranged-by-cashew-exporters-for-the-Basic-FSSAI-Registration-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Type-of-documents-to-be-arranged-by-cashew-exporters-for-the-Basic-FSSAI-Registration-768x677.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nis a State FSSAI Registration for Cashew Exporters? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Food Standards and Safety Authority\nof India, i.e. (FSSAI), the state license must be obtained by business owners\nwhose annual turnover resides between Rs 12 lakhs to 20 crores. The business\nowners who fit this threshold criteria need to file an online application on\nthe FSSAI\u2019s portal. Again, all the food business operators linked with the\nsupply chain of food is liable to avail of this license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State\nFSSAI License Documentations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business premises\u2019 rental agreement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification proof of the relevant personnel involved in the business. (Passport\/DL\/Voter ID\/Aadhaar Card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, Pan card, Trade License, GSTIN number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MOA &amp; AOA for an applicant who operates a private limited company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership Deed in case of a partnership firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For State food registration, furnish one of the following documents.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\"><strong>Trade license<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/shop-establishment-license\"><strong>Shop &amp; establishment registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchayath License.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporation license. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipality license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business\u2019 nature. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSSAI declaration form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The manufacturers and the re-packers however need\nto arrange the following documents. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturing unit photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery\u2019s details present in the plant on the Company\u2019s letterhead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product details on the company\u2019s letterhead <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant schematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity &amp; Horse Power details. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_scenario_that_triggers_the_requirement_of_Central_FSSAI_Registration_for_Cashew_Exporters\"><\/span>A scenario that triggers the requirement of Central FSSAI Registration for Cashew Exporters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India, aka (FSSAI), an entity or a firm whose annual turnover is well above Rs 20 crore is mandated to get central FSSAI registration. The intimation regarding the revenue growth to authority is crucial to stay isolated from penalties. If the business owner opts to stay with licenses other than mandatory FSSAI registration during their operation, then the penalties will come into effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>FSSAI\nCentral License Documentations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business premises\u2019 rental agreement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification proof of the relevant personnel involved in the business. (Passport\/DL\/Voter ID\/Aadhaar Card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, Pan card, Trade License, GSTIN number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MOA &amp; AOA for an applicant who operates aprivate limited company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership Deed in case of a partnership firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IE Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>Import-Export Code<\/strong><\/a>) Certificate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration stating that the applicant is eligible for filing an FSSAI registration application. It must be printed on the company\u2019s letterhead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of the food categories addressed by the business owner. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The manufacturers and the re-packers however need\nto arrange the following documents. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturing unit photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery\u2019s details present in the plant on the Company\u2019s letterhead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product details on the company\u2019s letterhead <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant schematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity &amp; Horse Power details. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_FSSAI_standards_for_dry_fruits\"><\/span>What\nare the FSSAI standards for dry fruits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI has a specified code number &#8211; 4.1.2. 2.\nfor the dried fruits, seeds, and nuts. Following are the standards that need to\nbe followed by the dry fruit business operators in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All FBOs must commit to providing safe dried fruits to the end-users. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Given the food listing system cited in the Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations, 2016, all seeds, dried fruit, &amp; nuts come under the category of processed foods. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water retention in such foods is completely forbidden to avert contamination &amp; microbial growth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The permissible packaging for dried fruits includes wooden boxes, paper bags, aluminum containers, bottles, and cardboard boxes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried fruits, nuts, and seeds accessible to the public must not contain: <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mould &amp; insect fragments or contamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shells, stalks, fiber, pits, &amp; peel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sour flavors, including fermentation, rancidity, &amp; mustiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial coloring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contaminated, Blemished, &amp; damaged nuts<\/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>Obtaining an FSSAI license isn\u2019t a tedious undertaking at all. All cashew exporters are required to appropriately fill the online details and upload the aforesaid documents in the permissible format. Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> team in case you encounter any obstacle while online filing. <\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) came into effect to promote food safety awareness among Indian citizens. After independence, the food business has thrived rapidly. The increasing of shops, restaurants, and hotels has also escalated illicit activities such as adulteration. In view of this, FSSAI aims to curb such activities through stringent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":31589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1799],"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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