foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in Apply for Licensing/ Registration of Food Business

Organization : Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
Facility : Apply for Licensing/ Registration of Food Business

Home Page :http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/Index.aspx
Documents Download here : https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/
View Eligiblity : http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/central_eligibility.html
Register here : http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/PreCheck/NewPrecheck.aspx

Apply for Licensing of Food Business :

Eligible Food Business Operators like importers, 100% EoUs, manufacturers, operators in Central Govt. agencies, airports, seaports, etc. need to take a License from the Central Authority.

Related :  FSSAI State Licensing & Registration System : www.statusin.in/8805.html

After issuance of the license, any Modification / Renewal / Request for Duplicate license can be done through the online system. Central License is issued by the FSSAI Regional Offices operating across the nation. This is in pursuant to the FSS Regulations, 2011.
FBOs may go through the eligibility criteria, Fee Structure, Documents details before start using the system. FBOs can also check out the HOW TO APPLY link to understand process of filing the application online.

Fees for Central License :
** New License :- INR 7500/Year
** Renewal License :- INR 7500/Year
** Modification License :- INR 7500/Modification
** Duplicate License :- 10% of the Applicable License Fee

Document list :
Please click on link below to check the list of documents to be enclosed for New/Conversion/Renewal & Modification of applications for license to Central Licensing Authority.
** Documents for New License
** Documents for Conversion License
** Documents for Renewal of License
** Documents for Modification of License

Documents for New License :
** Form-B Duly completed and signed (In Duplicate) by the Proprietor/Partner or the Authorized Signatory
** Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in metres/square metres and operation-wise area allocation (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
** List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor/Executive Members of Society/Trust with full address and contact details (mandatory for companies only)
** Name and List of Equipments and Machinery along with the number, installed capacity and horse power used (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)

Documents for Conversion License :
** Form-B Duly completed and signed (In Duplicate) by the Proprietor/Partner or the Authorized Signatory (mandatory).
** Any change in documents or information provided during grant of previous license. (mandatory) [on letter head]. Click here to Download
** Certificate or Plan of Food Safety Management System being adopted (for units under Central Licensing it has to be a certificate from accredited agencies) or Affidavit

FAQs :
1. When will FBO receive SMS & Email ?
FBO receive SMS & Email at each & every steps these are the following
1. After signup.

2. Submission of application.
3. If clarification sought after scrutinization by DO.
4. Reminder to FBO to clarify within 30 days.
5. If documents accepted by DO.

6. If Inspection assigned.
7. If accepted for license generation.
8. If license generated.

2. How to check status of application?
Go on website and check it by filling application reference no.
3. Where FBO get application reference no?
After completion of application it may be get from Form B or acknowledgement.

4. How much time DO takes to scrutinize the application?
Time prescribed for scrutinization by DO is 15 days from final submission of application.
5. What does operating more than one state means?
If FBO has the food business’s premises situated in two or more state.