What is an FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.It is the apex body for the FSSAI Registration and Licensing of food business operators (FBO) in India.

The FSSAI is an autonomous organization constituted under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI Registration is mandatory compliance for all types of food business operators in India. It is compulsory to obtain an FSSAI registration before commencing any food business operation in the country.

The FSSAI provides a 14 digit registration or license number to the food operators to create an accountability for quality standards of food products. The registration compliance is divided into basic FSSAI registration and FSSAI license category.

Documents required for FSSAI Registration

For Obtaining an FSSAI Basic Registration

• Photo Identity of FBO
• Pan card of FBO
• Supporting Documents (if any):- NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC
• Declaration about the Business details in Form A
• Proof of possession of business premises
• Certificate of Incorporation /Partnership deed / Articles of Association etc



For Obtaining An FSSAI State & Central License



• Form-B Duly completed and signedBlueprint/layout plan of the processing unit (Manufacturing and processing unit only)
• List of Directors / Partners / Proprietor / Executive Members with contact details and photo ID (Companies only)
• Details of the machinery to use for operations (Manufacturing and processing unit only)
• List of Food categories to be manufactured (Manufacturing unit only)
• Authority letter from the manufacturer in favor of the nominated person with authority
• Analysis report of water to be used in the manufacturing of food items (For Manufacturing and processing units)
• Proof of possession of premises
• Partnership Deed/Affidavit of Proprietorship/MOA /Incorporation
• CNOC & Copy of License from the manufacturer (For relabelers and repackers only)
• Food Safety Management System plan and Recall Plan (If applicable)
• Source of milk and meat (If applicable)
• NOCs from Municipality or local body
• Certificate provided by the Ministry of Tourism (HRACC). (Mandatory for Hotel Only)
• Form IX