FoSCoS-FSSAI
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FSSAI News Update: For not having a food license, food businesses can now face a fine of Rs. 5 lakh and six months in jail.
What is FoSCoS/FSSAI License?
On June 1, 2020, the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) was introduced by the FSSAI to replace the Food Licensing and Registration System.Operating a food product business requires a Food License Registration certificate. To manufacture, distribute, and transport food goods, you must register with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Government of India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is where FSSAI was founded. The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 established the FSSAI. The quality, purity, and other crucial elements that clients may depend on are guaranteed by the FSSAI Certificate and FSSAI License.
FSSAI Registration/FSSAI License
Based on business kinds, turnover, and production capacity, FSSAI registration is granted. FBOs are eligible for essential, central, and state licenses based on installed capacity and turnover.
FSSAI Registration
Petty food manufacturers, or FBOs, with a revenue of less than Rs. 12 lakhs must register with the FSSAI unless they are subject to forced licensing.
An FSSAI registration certificate is required for small-scale food businesses that meet the following requirements, including hawkers, small retailers, itinerant vendors, temporary stallholders, and petty FBOs that produce or sell food goods.
- Annual turnover does not exceed Rs.12 lakh.
- Production capacity of food products (other than milk and milk products and meat and meat products) up to 100 liters or kg per day
- Procurement or handling and collection of milk, is up to 500 liters of milk per day or
- Slaughtering capacity is two large animals, ten small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less.
- Distributes foods, including in any religious or social gathering, except a caterer.
FSSAI License
Businesses with a revenue of over 12 lakh or those involved in food processing and manufacture by the FBO are required to have an FSSAI license. There are two categories for FSSAI licenses: Central and State. The first digit of the 14-digit FSSAI license starts with 1. Depending on the size of their company, FBOs must obtain either a state license or a central license.
State license
The FSSAI state license is required by the state government for medium-sized manufacturers, processors, traders, marketers, or transporters.
The FBO is regarded as a medium-sized FBO and is required to obtain a state license if its annual turnover exceeds Rs. 12 lakh but does not surpass Rs. 20 crore.
When the FBO’s yearly turnover surpasses Rs. 20 crore, it is required to obtain a central license.
Central license
The FSSAI central license is required for any significant company that processes, transports, manufactures, or trades food goods internationally. An FBO is deemed a significant business and is required to obtain an FSSAI central license from the Central Government if its yearly turnover exceeds Rs. 20 crore.
Difference between FSSAI Registration and FSSAI License
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FSSAI Registration
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FSSAI License
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Turnover Limit
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Businesses having an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.12 lakh
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Companies having an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh
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Price
Basic
₹999
- FoSCoS-FSSAI Basic Registration
- Validity 1 year
- An increase in validity also leads to an increase in price
- Government Fee Included
- Annual turnover of the business is less than 12 lakhs
- No Hidden Charges
State
₹3499
- FoSCoS-FSSAI State License Registration
- Government Fees Excluded
- Annual turnover of the business is between 12 lakhs to 20 crores
- No Hidden Charges
Central
₹4999
- FoSCoS-FSSAI Central License Registration
- Government Fees Excluded
- Annual turnover of the business is above 20 crores
- No Hidden Charges