FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI is an act used to secure the laws relating to food related business for food to control their sailing, importing manufacturing, storage and distribution to make sure the availability of food for human consumption and other food-related issues.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India as well as State Food Authorities are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of FSSAI.

Food Business Operators who are involved in the food business have to obtain FSSAI Registration. FSSAI registration fee is the license fee charged by the government from the food business operators.

Basic FSSAI License Fees Structure

  • New application: Rs.100/year
  • Renewal application: Rs.100/year
  • Modification license: Rs.100/year
  • Duplicate license: 10% of the applicable license fee

State FSSAI License Fees Structure

  • New application Production of above 1 Metric Tons (MT) per day: Rs.5000
  • Below 1 Metric Tons (MT) of production: Rs.3000
  • Hotels up to 4 star: Rs.5000
  • All food service providers such as clubs, restaurants, boarding houses etc: 2000
  • Duplicate license: 10% of the applicable license fee

Central FSSAI License Fees Structure

  • New application: Rs.7500/year
  • Renewal application: Rs.7500/year
  • Modification license: Rs.7500/year
  • Duplicate license: 10% of the applicable license fee

The food business operator has to understand the correct breakdown of the fees structure while planning to start a food business in India.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration is mandatory for food business operator to ensure that the food products manufactured are safe for consumption by the consumers. The documents required for FSSAI registration are:

  • Duly filled and signed application form
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Contact details of the directors.
  • Identity proof of Applicant (Food Business Operator)
  • Proof of property ownership
  • Address Proof
  • Business Address Proof
  • Rent Agreement
  • Food safety management system plan
  • List of food items that have to be manufactured.
  • Food Safety Management System Plan of incorporation

It is very important for food business operators to obtain the FSSAI License in order to efficiently run the business. All the food business operators have to submit the correct documents related to their food business after which the business would be issued the FSSAI Registration License.