• 1. Hotels, restaurants, cafeterias and other dining establishments.
• 2. Bakeries.
• 3. Retailers as well as stores like supermarkets, snack shops, and more.
• 4. Permanent and temporary food stalls.
• 5. Dairy operators such as milkmen.
• 6. Food businesses that process or repackage products like meat, oil, vegetables and more.
• 7. Businesses that are involved in cold storage or transporting food through refrigerated vehicles, milk tankers, or food trucks.
• 8. Distributors, suppliers, and wholesalers of food products.
• 9. Banquet halls and caterers providing food services..
• 10.Food services delivered to PGs and hostels.
• 11. Home-based food stands that run during religious events, fairs or temples.
• 12. Companies that deal in the import and export of food products or ingredients.
• 13. E-commerce food suppliers.
• 14. Cloud kitchens.

Everybody who works in the business of food, whether they are producing, distributing or selling, must obtain a food licence from the FSSAI to ensure compliance with food safety laws and regulations.

• 1. Legal requirement- FSSAI registration is required by law. Running a food business without a food licence can result in significant penalties, legal consequences or even the forced shutdown of the business.
• 2. Builds customer trust- A food licence is important to build consumer trust. FSSAI registration acts like a stamp of approval, making people feel confident about buying food that is safe, clean and of good quality.
• 3. Opens business opportunities- FSSAI registration helps to build trust and credibility with consumers, investors and partners when the food business is registered and follows proper safety standards.
• 4. Required by retailers and distributors- Many retail stores, supermarkets and online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart require FSSAI registration to sell food products. Without FSSAI registration, getting food products into the market and reaching more customers becomes very challenging.
• 5. Improved food quality monitoring- Food licensing helps to ensure that food products follow set quality standards which lead to better control over food quality.
• 6. Helps to expand business- FSSAI registration enhances consumer confidence, allowing businesses to attract a larger client base. FSSAI import and export licences are required in order to access both domestic and international markets.

• Businesses can apply for a food licence online by submitting the required documents and choosing the correct FSSAI registration type based on the size and operations of the business.
• Registration is for small food businesses with a yearly turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs.
• The state license or the central license is required for food business operators depending upon yearly earnings or production capacity or type of product or nature of work or other factors.

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• Government issued identity proofs such as AADHAAR, PAN etc.
• Address proof for the business which can include a lease agreement, utility bills, etc.
• Information related to business, such as official contact details, type of business category and name of the business, etc.
• Description of food items being manufactured, processed, etc.
• Supporting documents if applicable, such as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from local authorities and an FSMS plan.

• Choose the business category- The FSSAI has categorised the various food-related activities that a food business engages in, which helps in identifying the type of FSSAI license that is required.
• Prepare necessary documents- Get all your documents together, which includes identity proof, address proof of business and more.
• Register on the official FoSCoS Portal by following the steps outlined below-
  • a. Go to the FSSAI Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal.
  • b. On the left side of the page, select 'Apply for New License/Registration'.
  • c. Click on ‘General’ and choose the respective state.
  • d. Select the kind of business category.
  • e. Click on ‘General’ and choose the respective state.
  • f. Enter the registration certificate information and continue.
  • g. Enter sign-up details and submit.
  • h. Verify with the verification code and send it to your registered mobile/email ID.
  • i. Upload the documents and select ‘Preview Application’.
  • j. Pay the govt fee online.
  • k. Download the receipt for the application.
• FSSAI license issuance- Following successful verification and inspection, the food licence will be issued by the FSSAI.

• Follow up with food safety rules- Food businesses are required to continuously follow guidelines and rules established by FSSAI related to food labelling, packaging and cleanliness.
• Periodic checks and visits- Businesses that deal with food should be ready for regular inspections and assessments by FSSAI representatives.
• Maintaining up-to-date records- Keeping records helps during inspections and audits. FSSAI registration also helps to identify the source of any contamination quickly in case of any food-related incidents.
• Have a recall plan- Develop a reliable recall process to quickly respond to any food safety concerns.
• Handling feedback- Listen to the customers and quickly fix any problems or complaints promptly and professionally.

• Expert team- Shine Legal India has a specialised team in FSSAI registration and compliance.
• Efficient process- We at Shine Legal India simplify the entire procedure so you don’t have to worry about complicated steps.
• In-depth check- We at Shine Legal India carefully check all your documents to make sure everything is correct and properly formatted.
• Long-standing success- Over the years, Shine Legal India has built a long-standing success in managing FSSAI registrations, which makes us the go-to choice for clients who are looking for a successful FSSAI registration process.
• Always here to help- The friendly support team at Shine Legal India is ready to help you with the entire FSSAI registration process.