The full form of FSSAI is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCos) is built using latest technology with a vision to have modern on stop pan-India IT platform for food safety regulatory needs, its launched by FSSAI. FoSCos shall also be integrated with other platforms of Government of India such as GST, PAN, MCA etc. further ease out the processes for businesses and also ensure a 360 degree profiling of businesses.

The FSSAI Registration is the legal process for all Food Business Operators (FBOs) in India to apply for getting the certificate that the available sold food is safe for human consumption.

FoSCos (Food Safety Compliance System) – A new system launched by FSSAI to obtain food license in India.

Based on the annual turnover of the food business, the types of FoSCos Food licenses are:
– Basic FSSAI Registration: Annual turnover of less than Rs. 12 Lakhs
– State FSSAI License: Annual turnover between Rs. 12 Lakhs – Rs. 20 Crores
– Central FSSAI License: Annual turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores

The FoSCos Food Registration cost depends on the category and the duration of the Food License (1-5 years) you are opting for:
– Basic FSSAI Registration: Rs.1999 for 1 year
– State FSSAI Registration: Rs.2999 for 1 year
– Central FSSAI Registration: Rs.3999 for 1 year

Any Govt. Identity like Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License.

The FSSAI FoSCos License is valid for the period from 1 to 5 years. Hereafter, the particular FBO needs to apply for FSSAI License renewal.

A Central License is required for the Registered Office or Head Office for a Food Business Operator (FBO) operating a food business premises located in two or more than two States – this is in addition to license/registration for each unit/premise. These Separate license or registration will need to be obtained from the Central or State licensing authorities, depending upon that unit’s capacity or turnover.

Yes, you will be needed to get a Central License for the specific address that is notified in the Import Export Code (IEC). For any import-export related business operation, FSSAI Central License is necessary.

In case of the death of the FSSAI License holder, the FSSA License can be shifted to the legal representative or any family member of the dead holder. The legal representative or the family member needs to apply to the concerned Authority to shift the license in his/her name.

Yes. You require having an FSSAI registration to sale homemade stuff on an online platform particularly if your business is on a small scale, and the annual turnover is among 0-12 Lakhs.

In case you want to edit/modify/update the information contained in the existing FSSAI Certificate, you will need to apply for a modification with a fee equivalent to a license fee for one-year. To get free legal guidance on the related matters, contact our legal experts at Compliance India.

It is mandatory for all catering establishments in India. Even the Indian Railways, Defense units, and Airports require this license as well.

Please note, the online FSSAI license is based and granted on premises – hence every kind of food business being operated from the same premise can be applied in a single FSSAI license.

No, not required. Utensils/packaging materials are not covered under the definition of food as per Section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006 – so FSSAI License/Registration is not required.

FSSAI license is mandatory for both – export and import of food products. Hence the FSSAI Central License is required for the export unit.

All FBO including medical stores have to get FSSAI license/registration.

Yes – FSSAI Licensed FBOs who manufacture (including repacking and manufacturing of food products by third party manufacturers) and import food products need to submit Annual Returns in Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year. Manufacturers of Milk and Milk products should submit Half-yearly returns in form D2 within one month of completion of previous half-year. Formats of D1 and D2 can be availed from the homepage of FSSAI licensing website. Merchant Exporter can file Quarterly annual report online.

The FBO (Food Business Operator) requires filing a renewal application within 30 days before the expiry of the license. The renewal application filed after the expiry of 30 days will attract a penalty of Rs. 100/- per day till the submission of the renewal application. The renewal option will be available to FBO 120 days prior to the expiry of the valid license.

In case of forgetting to make a renewal of a food license, you have to pay a penalty of Rs. 100 per day within the specified validity time. Following that, your existing food license can be cancelled and need to apply for a fresh license.