What is FSSAI ?

FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and is answerable for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and superintendence of food safety. FSSAI regulates and guides the whole food-connected sector.

• 1 FSSAI had established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
• 2 FSSAI is a mixed statute associated with food safety and regulation in India.
• 3 FSSAI is a freelance body established beneath the ministry of health and family welfare, the government of India.

Establishment

FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 by Former Union Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss.

Who needs to get FSSAI Registration ?

As per Section 31(1) & 31(2) of  FSS Act, 2006 every Food Business Operator in the country is required to be licensed/registered under the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India. The licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of food Business) Regulations, 2011.

FSSAI license and registration three types they are

• 1 BASIC REGISTRATION
• 2 STATE LICENSING
• 3 CENTRAL LICENSING

Who can obtain Basic Registration under FSSAI?

FBOs like wholesalers, hawkers, club, canteen, Dhaba, hotel, restaurants, distributor, supplier, and retailer, food vending establishments, and storage with annual turnover not exceeding 12 lakh per annum.

Who should obtain FSSAI State License?

FBOs like supplier, wholesaler, food vending establishments or dhaba, club, distributor, retailer, canteen and restaurants with an annual turnover within Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 20 corers.

Who should obtain FSSAI Central License?

FBOs like restaurants, retailers, distributors, and suppliers with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 20 crore should obtain FSSAI Central License. Dhaba, club, canteen and other food vending establishments should also obtain FSSAI Central License if with branches spread in more than one state and an annual turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakh.