{"id":32775,"date":"2021-07-13T11:06:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T05:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=32775"},"modified":"2021-07-13T11:07:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T05:37:01","slug":"food-license-for-homemade-food-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/food-license-for-homemade-food-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Food License for Homemade Food Business: Is it mandatory?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A food business is one of the profitable and trending ventures in India at present. In this digital age, everyone has the liberty to taste a wide range of cuisines right at their doorstep. The culture of online food ordering is thriving and it\u2019s likely to grow rapidly in near future. This is a great opportunity for individuals which are intending to setup a sustainable business without making a huge investment. But initiating a food business in India revolves around a slew of legal implications. In this article, we will unfold the legalities associated with the Homemade food business. <\/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\/food-license-for-homemade-food-business\/#Legalities_associated_with_the_Homemade_Food_Business_India\" >Legalities associated\nwith the Homemade Food Business India<\/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\/food-license-for-homemade-food-business\/#Post-registration_compliances_for_homemade_food_business\" >Post-registration\ncompliances for homemade food business<\/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\/food-license-for-homemade-food-business\/#Procedure_to_avail_the_food_license_for_homemade_food_business\" >Procedure to avail\nthe food license for homemade food business<\/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\/food-license-for-homemade-food-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalities_associated_with_the_Homemade_Food_Business_India\"><\/span>Legalities associated\nwith the Homemade Food Business India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Homemade food business generally encounter fewer compliance in comparison to a full-fledged business. Since the overall setup and operation of this business model is relatively smaller compared to other counterparts, it typically seeks basic <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a>. This license is a compulsion for FBOs generating not more than Rs 12 lakhs of annual turnover. <\/li><li>FSSAI food license offers the validity period up to 5 years. Apparently, the registration fees will increase in tandem with the extended validity period. <\/li><li>As per the FSS Act, 2006, the FBOs are required to renew their license before 30 days before the expiration. Late renewal will invoke the penalty of Rs 100\/day. <\/li><li>A penalty of Rs 2 lakh will be levied on FBOs who opt to function without a license. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-registration_compliances_for_homemade_food_business\"><\/span>Post-registration\ncompliances for homemade food business <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness at the premises where the food is being prepared. Make sure to refer to FSSAI guidelines to get better clarity on that.\u00a0 <\/li><li>Premises must have ample ventilation and lighting. <\/li><li>Regular disinfection processes must be carried out by the business owner to achieve desirable hygiene standards. <\/li><li>The use of unclean water is completely forbidden under FSS Act, 2006. The business owner must approach the FSSAI-accredited lab to test the water sample being used for food preparation and drinking purposes. <\/li><li>Tools being used for food preparation must be free from contamination or bacteria build. The owner must take all possible precautions to ensure the best possible hygiene for the equipment being used in the kitchen. <\/li><li>The use of preparatory\/safety gears such as head wears, hand gloves, and aprons is a must for individuals present in the workable area. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/\">Shedding Light on Food License for Domestic Food Selling Business <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_avail_the_food_license_for_homemade_food_business\"><\/span>Procedure to avail\nthe food license for homemade food business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses seeking FSSAI food registration need to approach FSSAI\u2019s online portal: <strong><em>FosCos<\/em><\/strong> and fill the relevant web-based application. You need to create an account on this portal before you get your hand on this form. Once you successfully create the account, navigate to the left section of the home page and select the new application from the drop-down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application filing process starts with the\nselection of the state of operation and annual turnover criteria.&nbsp; Once you complete these requirements, you\nwill be prompted to fill the detailed e-form which is divided into three vital\nparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s\nwhat you need to address in the first part <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Food-License-for-Homemade-Food-Business.png\" alt=\"food license for homemade food business\" class=\"wp-image-32779\" width=\"543\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Food-License-for-Homemade-Food-Business.png 998w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Food-License-for-Homemade-Food-Business-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Food-License-for-Homemade-Food-Business-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The subsequent parts in the e-form would ask\nyou to upload the following documents and make online fee submission.<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents required\nfor the Basic FSSAI Registration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Photographs of the business owners, <\/li><li>Documents acting as identity proof such as <em><strong>Driving License<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Driver%27s_license\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, PAN card, Voted Id, &amp; Aadhaar card. <\/li><li>No-Objection certificate issued by the respective municipal corporations or panchayat, health NOC.\u00a0 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After a successful filing procedure, the documents and the form will undergo an extensive verification process conducted by the FSSAI\u2019s officials. During this phase, an officer appointed by the FSSAI may visit your place of business to make some legal checks. Thus, it is advisable to avail expert services to keep your compliances on par with the FSSAI\u2019s norms. Also, make sure to double-check the documents before uploading them to the portal to avert unnecessary delay. <\/p>\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 rate at which the homemade food business is growing in India is beyond monumental. Since this business model seeks lowinvestment and fewer resources, it is the perfect choice for someone who is low on budget and still has an urge to venture into a food business. One should not overlook the legalities associated with this business model considering the repercussions available in our legal framework. Make sure to adhere to the aforesaid conditions to ensure the seamless running of your venture. <\/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\/how-to-get-license-for-homemade-food-selling-in-india\/\">An Overview on How to Get License for Homemade Food Selling in India <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A food business is one of the profitable and trending ventures in India at present. In this digital age, everyone has the liberty to taste a wide range of cuisines right at their doorstep. The culture of online food ordering is thriving and it\u2019s likely to grow rapidly in near future. 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