{"id":5913,"date":"2020-04-02T09:59:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T04:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=5913"},"modified":"2020-10-07T15:49:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T10:19:03","slug":"complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI License Renewal: A Complete Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If a person is in a food business in India, then the terms FSSAI license and FSSAI license renewal are well to him\/her. <strong><em>The FSSAI license is mandatory for starting a food business in India. Every Food Business Operator (FBO) should obtain the FSSAI license.<\/em><\/strong> The Renewal of FSSAI License is equally an important thing as that of getting an <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI License in India<\/strong><\/a>. The <strong>Food Business Operator (FBO)<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in\/index.aspx\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> is required to renew the FSSAI License within the validity period. In the article, we will discuss the procedure followed for FSSAI License Renewal.&nbsp; <\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_is_FSSAI\" >What is 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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_is_a_FSSAI_License\" >What is a FSSAI License?<\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_is_the_procedure_for_FSSAI_license_Renewal_in_India\" >What is the procedure for FSSAI license Renewal in India?<\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_are_the_consequences_of_Non-Renewal_of_FSSAI_License\" >What are the consequences of Non-Renewal of FSSAI\nLicense?<\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_are_the_Documents_required_for_FSSAI_License_Renewal\" >What are the Documents required for FSSAI License\nRenewal?<\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_FSSAI_License\" >What are the benefits of FSSAI License?<\/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\/complete-checklist-of-fssai-license-renewal\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FSSAI\"><\/span>What is FSSAI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI is an organization that governs and monitor the food business in India.<\/em><\/strong> The FSSAI undergo quality checks of foods products and ensure curtailing in food adulteration and sale of sub-standard products in the market. The FSSAI regulates and administer the running of food businesses in India and is responsible for the registration and licensing of Food Business Operators (FBO) in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>What is a FSSAI License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The FSSAI issues a 14-digit License Number to the Food Business Operators (FBO) who are in compliance with the FSS Act<\/em><\/strong>. The Food Business Operator (FBO) must imprint the FSSAI License number on the food products along with the FSSAI logo on the manufactured products. The FSSAI License is required by the Food Business Operator (FBO) before the commencement of the business. It is not only necessary to only get FSSAI License, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license-renewal\"><strong>FSSAI License Renewal<\/strong><\/a> from time to time is also as mandatory as getting FSSAI License.&nbsp; <strong><em>The validity of the FSSAI License extends from 1 to 5 years as chosen by the Food Business Operators (FBO).<\/em><\/strong> The cost of License increases with the increase in the number of years the FSSAI License is applied for.&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_procedure_for_FSSAI_license_Renewal_in_India\"><\/span>What is the procedure for FSSAI license Renewal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The process of FSSAI License Renewal can be done in two ways:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-3.png\" alt=\"process of FSSAI License Renewal\" class=\"wp-image-5914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-3.png 576w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-3-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\nonline procedure of FSSAI License Renewal is as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit the portal\nof the Food Licensing Authority.<\/li><li>Login using your\nUsername and Password<\/li><li>Apply for\nRenewal by clicking on the relevant links.<\/li><li>A warning\nmessage will appear on screen stating, &#8220;Are you sure that you want to\ncontinue for the renewal of License&#8221;. Click on the &#8216;OK&#8217; button.<\/li><li>Upload the\nRequired Documents as required by the portal.<\/li><li>Submission of\nthe Application after reviewing and submitting all the required documents. <\/li><li>After submission\nof application, a reference number will be provided for tracking the status of\nthe application for FSSAI license renewal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offline Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The offline procedure of FSSAI License Renewal is as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-4.png\" alt=\"offline procedure of FSSAI License Renewal\" class=\"wp-image-5915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-4.png 638w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-4-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Fill the\nForm<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\nvery first step for FSSAI License Renewal is to fill the Form A (Basic\nRegistration) or Form B (Central or State Registration).<\/em><\/strong> The Forms consist of business activities of Food\nBusiness Operator (FBO) which should be filled with the self-attested declarations\nas mentioned by the Food Safety and Standard Act. A photo identity proof such\nas Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID is also required to be\nattached.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Verification<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nreceiving the application, the food authorities will examine the application.\nThe authorities can also arrange for an inspection of your premises in order to\ncheck that Food Business Operator (FBO) has disclosed all the required\ninformation and information submitted is correct. A report will be formed by\nthe inspection authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Completion<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nauthorities if are satisfied, after successful inspection of premises of the Food\nBusiness Operator (FBO), <strong><em>can issue FSSAI License in favour of FBO.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Getting\nLicense<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The required authorities have to issue the FSSAI License within 60 days.<\/em><\/strong> In case no response is received by the authorities within 60 days, then the Food Business Operator (FBO) can run the business without wasting time. The Food Business Operator (FBO) need not be waiting for any further communication or reply from the authorities. <\/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-rules-and-regulations-for-food-sector\/\">FSSAI Rules and Regulations for Food Sector\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_consequences_of_Non-Renewal_of_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>What are the consequences of Non-Renewal of FSSAI\nLicense?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To\navoid any fine, the FSSAI License Renewal should be done as per the FSSAI\nguidelines. The FSSAI license Renewal should be done before the expiry of the\nLicense.<\/em><\/strong> The Food\nBusiness Operator (FBO) should better apply for the License Renewal the time\nnotification for Renewal is received. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\nFSSAI License Renewal is not done in the stipulated time period, then Rupees\n100 per day will be charged<\/em><\/strong>.\nThe application if not filed for the License Renewal within the specified time\nperiod, then it is inspected as expired, and a new license has to be applied by\nthe Food Business Operator (FBO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>FSSAI\nLicense of<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Food\nBusiness Operator (FBO)<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>will continue to be in force, during the\ntime orders for FSSAI License renewal is passed in favour of the<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Food\nBusiness Operator<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>(FBO). It must not be beyond the period of 30\ndays from the date of expiration of the FSSAI License<\/em><\/strong>. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Documents_required_for_FSSAI_License_Renewal\"><\/span>What are the Documents required for FSSAI License\nRenewal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\nDocuments required for filing the application for the FSSAI License Renewal are\nas follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Basic FSSAI Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A latest\nPassport-sized Photograph of the applicant; <\/li><li>Identity Proof\nlike Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>PAN Card of\nApplicant;<\/li><li>Address Proof\nlike Electricity Bill, Phone Bill, or Gas Bill; <\/li><li>A Copy of Property\npapers (if the property is owned);<\/li><li>A Copy of Rent\nAgreement;<\/li><li>NOC Letter from\nLandlord (if the property is rented). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For FSSAI Central\/State Registration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A latest Passport-sized photograph of the applicant;<\/li><li>Identity Proof like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>PAN Card;<\/li><li>Address Proof like Electricity Bill, Phone Bill, or Gas Bill;<\/li><li>A Copy of Property papers (if the property is owned);<\/li><li>A Copy of Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>NOC Letter from Landlord (if the property is rented); <\/li><li>A list of Directors\/ Partners\/ Proprietor\/ Executive Members of Society with their Addresses and Contact Details; <\/li><li>Food Processing Unit Layout Plan;<\/li><li>List of Food Category (In case of Manufacturers);<\/li><li>NOC from Municipal Body or Local Body;<\/li><li>A copy of Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>A copy of MoA and AoA of the Firm;<\/li><li>A cancelled Cheque.<\/li><li>An E-Code Document issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) (applicable in case of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\"><strong>Central FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a>);<\/li><li>A Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the passed Board Resolution in Form IX<\/li><li>A Proof of turnover (applicable in case of Central FSSAI License);<\/li><li>A Ministry of Commerce certificate for EOU 100% (applicable in case of Central FSSAI License)<\/li><li>Analysis Report of water from recognized by the manufacturer (applicable in case of Central FSSAI License);<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Manufacturing and Processing Units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Layout Plan\nof the premises showing the dimensions and operation wise area of the unit;<\/li><li>List Name and\nEquipment and Machinery along with the number of them, horsepower used by the\nmachinery and installed capacity of the machinery;<\/li><li>The total list\nof food categories desired to be manufactured by the unit;<\/li><li>The Report of\nAnalysis of the water used in the food from a recognized public health\nlaboratory;<\/li><li>Letter of\nAuthority with the name and address of the responsible person nominated by the\nmanufacturer. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>What are the benefits of FSSAI License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The benefits of the FSSAI License are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-5.png\" alt=\"benefits of FSSAI License\" class=\"wp-image-5916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-5.png 611w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-5-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Consumer\nAwareness<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nconsumers these days are keener, and more moved towards healthy foods in the\nmarket. The consumers also know about the good and bad qualities of the food. <strong><em>The\nFSSAI License spreads awareness among the consumers that the food the consumers\nare consuming is safe and healthy for them. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Legal\nAdvantage<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI\nhas set some rules and regulations for the Food Business Operators (FBO). The\nrules and regulations are all legal in the eyes of the law. <strong><em>The FSSAI\nregistration is a legal process now to ensure that the food people are eating\nis fit for consumption<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Acceptance\nby Public<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\npublic accepts the food from your business as the FSSAI certificate makes the\nconsumer think that the food is fit for eating.<\/em><\/strong> The FSSAI also makes the consumer believe that the\nGovernment also approves the food of your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Check on\nQuality<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ninspection done by the FSSAI authorities for the food of your business provides\na quality check to the food of Food Business Operator (FBO). <strong><em>The\nconsumers are gain confidence after seeing that the brand is registered under\nFSSAI, hence making them think that the food is of pure quality.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Expansion\nof Business<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nFSSAI license makes it easier for the Food Business Operator (FBO) to get bank\nloans for the Expansion of Business. <strong><em>With the help of the FSSAI License,\nthe FBO can build a good reputation in the market and expand the business.<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Logo of\nFSSAI<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nFSSAI is validity and assurance of good quality food to the consumers<strong><em>.\nThe logo adds the advantages that the food is secure and safe for people for\nconsumption. <\/em><\/strong><\/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> Having the FSSAI License is a security for the people that the business is running under all the regulations and rules prescribed by the FSSAI Licensing System. An FSSAI License is a guarantee of one&#8217;s safety and health. Hence, it becomes mandatory for the Food Business Operator (FBO) to get FSSAI License Renewal in time. The process of License Renewal is time-consuming and lengthy. We at <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a> have professionals to help and assist you with the process of FSSAI License Renewal. Our professionals will assure successful and timely completion of your work.  <\/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-set-up-a-food-business-in-india\/\">A Full Guide on How to set up a Food Business in India\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a person is in a food business in India, then the terms FSSAI license and FSSAI license renewal are well to him\/her. The FSSAI license is mandatory for starting a food business in India. Every Food Business Operator (FBO) should obtain the FSSAI license. The Renewal of FSSAI License is equally an important thing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[448],"acf":{"service_id":"232"},"authorName":"Sakshi Sharda","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sakshi-sharda.jpg","authorDescription":"Sakshi Sharda has done BBALLB(HONS) and holds a strong knowledge on the matters pertaining to finance and law. From the past one year she is working as a legal advisor and in her leisure time she works on improvising her knowledge. 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