{"id":42648,"date":"2022-04-26T11:57:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T06:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=42648"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:57:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T06:27:39","slug":"how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain Food License for Milk Chilling Units?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In\nIndia, any FBO or Food Business Operator that is in the business of processing,\nmanufacturing, storing, distributing &amp; selling food must mandatorily apply\nfor and have an FSSAI License. The same way, the dairy units, including milk\nchilling equipped to handle or process required to obtain Food License. Dairy\nprocessing means manufacturing, storing, handling, distribution, processing and\ntransportation of milk &amp; milk products. In this blog, we will discuss Food\nLicense for Milk Chilling Units.<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Importance_of_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Importance of\nMilk Chilling Units<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Why_is_it_necessary_to_obtain_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Why is it\nnecessary to obtain Food License for Milk Chilling Units?<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Benefits_of_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Benefits of\nFood License for Milk Chilling Units<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Criteria_for_Obtaining_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Criteria for\nObtaining Food License for Milk Chilling Units<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Documents_Required_for_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Documents\nRequired for Food License for Milk Chilling Units<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Procedure_to_obtain_FSSAI_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Unit\" >Procedure to\nobtain FSSAI License for Milk Chilling Unit<\/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\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Validity_of_FSSAI_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\" >Validity of\nFSSAI License for Milk Chilling Units<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-food-license-for-milk-chilling-units\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Importance of\nMilk Chilling Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Such units help in the\nreduction of the spoilage &amp; souring of milk. The business owner must be\nregistered with the FSSAI under State or Central to obtain FSSAI License;<\/li><li>FSSAI License given by FSSAI\naims to ensure that the food is healthy and good for human consumption and other\nfood-related issues;<\/li><li>The role of FSSAI is to secure\nthe law concerning food and establishes the standards for manufacturing,\ndistribution, sale, controls, storage and imports.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_necessary_to_obtain_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Why is it\nnecessary to obtain Food License for Milk Chilling Units?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI\nor Food Safety &amp; Standard Authority of India is a government body that\nsupervises &amp; regulates food hygiene and safety in India. It mandates that\nany industry or business related to food must get an FSSAI Certificate. Such\nindustries include food handling, serving, preparing, and retailing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk\nChilling Units store &amp; cool the milk and it comes under the food handling\nsector. So, milk chilling units must undergo FSSAI Registration and FSSAI\nLicense will help your business to stand out from your competitors. If you fail\nto get FSSAI License, then you may lead your business to lose the credibility\nof your customers and it may lead to the cancellation of your service under\nsome conditions also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Benefits of\nFood License for Milk Chilling Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some benefits of Food License for Milk Chilling Units:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>This license will make any\nlegal process regarding your business effective &amp; easy;<\/li><li>You can also use the FSSAI\nLicense logo to set up your concern on quality to customers;<\/li><li>Makes your Milk Chilling Unit\nan entrusted &amp; quality provider.<\/li><li>FSSAI License can bring you\ninvestments &amp; makes any loan process easy;<\/li><li>You can also expand your milk\nchilling units to various places without any hassle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_for_Obtaining_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Criteria for\nObtaining Food License for Milk Chilling Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare 3 different types of Food Licenses and based on your business cap; you have\nto apply for FSSAI Registration. Following are the types of FSSAI Licenses and\nthe criteria to apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Basic FSSAI Registration<\/em><\/strong>:\nIf your milk chilling unit business turnover is less than Rs. 12 lakhs, you\nwill come under a small business cap. For small or minor businesses, a basic\nfood license is enough and you have to file <strong><em>Form-A<\/em><\/strong> for Basic\nRegistration. As the turnover of the business reaches Rs. 12 lakhs, you have to\nupgrade the food license from Basic Registration to State Registration.<\/li><li><strong><em>State FSSAI Registration<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/fssai.gov.in\/cms\/registration.php\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/em><\/strong>:\nIf your business turnover is between Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs. 20 crores you will\nfall under the State FSSAI License category. For this license, you have to fill\nup <strong><em>Form\nB<\/em><\/strong> to obtain Food License.<\/li><li><strong><em>Central FSSAI License<\/em><\/strong>:\nIf your milk chilling business turnover is more than Rs. 20 crores, then you\nmust register for a Central Food or FSSAI License. If your mid-cap business\nsurpasses Rs. 20 crores, you must upgrade or enhance from a State License to a\nCentral License.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Food_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Documents\nRequired for Food License for Milk Chilling Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some documents required for Food License for Milk Chilling Units:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Documents for Basic Registration:<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Address proof;<\/li><li>Latest passport size photos;<\/li><li>Details of business;<\/li><li>FSSAI declaration form.<\/li><li><strong><em>Documents for State License<\/em><\/strong>:<\/li><li>Documents of business premises such as Rental or Lease Agreement;<\/li><li>Owner\u2019s identity proof (Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License);<\/li><li>GST Registration or Incorporation Certificate or Trading License;<\/li><li>Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Article of Association (AOA);<\/li><li>Any one of the following is compulsory (Establishment Registration or Corporation License or Trade License or Panchayat License or Municipality License);<\/li><li>Business details;<\/li><li>FSSAI declaration forms.<\/li><li><strong><em>Documents for Central License<\/em><\/strong>:<\/li><li>Documents of business premises such as Rental or Lease Agreement;<\/li><li>Owner\u2019s identity proof (Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License);<\/li><li>GST Registration or Incorporation Certificate or Trading License;<\/li><li>Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Article of Association (AOA);<\/li><li>Any one of the following is compulsory (Establishment Registration or Corporation License or <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\">Trade License\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n<\/strong>or Panchayat License or Municipality License);<\/li><li>Business details;<\/li><li>Import and Export Code (IEC);<\/li><li>FSSAI declaration forms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_obtain_FSSAI_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Unit\"><\/span>Procedure to\nobtain FSSAI License for Milk Chilling Unit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get your business plan;<\/li><li>Determine your annual turnover;<\/li><li>Determine which type of license\nis vital for your unit business;<\/li><li>Fill out the application and\ncomplete documentation;<\/li><li>Paying the charge;<\/li><li>Submit the application;<\/li><li>You must be careful if there is\nany wrong detail in your application. FSSAI may cancel your registration and if\nthere is any update needed in the form, then it has to be updated. The updated\napplication has to be sent back within thirty days;<\/li><li>FSSAI may require 15-45 days to\napprove the license and you have to continuously follow up the process &amp;\nsort out if there are any discrepancies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_FSSAI_License_for_Milk_Chilling_Units\"><\/span>Validity of\nFSSAI License for Milk Chilling Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>FSSAI Licenses or Certificates issued to food businesses are valid for a period of 1-5 years as chosen by the FBO;<\/li><li>It&#8217;s mandatory to apply for license renewal 30 days or a month before the expiry of the existing license;<\/li><li>Non-renewal of <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\">FSSAI License <\/a><\/strong>can fetch a fine of Rs. 100\/day until the renewal is done;<\/li><li>Any lapse in renewal with the stipulated date can outcome in the old license becoming deactivated &amp; businesses will have to apply for a fresh registration or license.<\/li><\/ol>\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>It can be concluded that diary units which comprise milk chilling and are equipped to process or handle milk are required to obtain Food License. Dairy processing means processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, handling, and packing of milk &amp; milk products.<\/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-a-food-production-license-in-india\/\">How to Get a Food Production License in India?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, any FBO or Food Business Operator that is in the business of processing, manufacturing, storing, distributing &amp; selling food must mandatorily apply for and have an FSSAI License. The same way, the dairy units, including milk chilling equipped to handle or process required to obtain Food License. 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