Q. What is the type of FSSAI Registration or FSSAI Licenses?

Ans. FSSAI Registration (Small Food Operators)- Small-sized food business operators like manufacturers, transporters, storage units, distributer, marketers, retailers, etc. are required to acquire a FSSAI Registration which is issued by the State Government for a minimum period of 1-5 years. It is mostly for the units having an annual turnover of up to 12 lakh.

State FSSAI License (Medium Food Businesses)- The authority has guided the food business, having an annual turnover of more than 12 lakh, like small to medium-sized manufacturers, storage units, transporters, marketers, retailers, distributors, etc to obtain the State FSSAI License for 1-5 years.

Central FSSAI License (Large Food Businesses)- Food business operators who have a turnover greater than 20 crores like large manufacturers, export units, importers, operators in the Central Government agencies, airports, seaports etc are enforced to obtain a Central F

Q. Why do we need Food License?

Ans. Food License required if you are into the business of food industry whether manufacturing or processing or packaging or distributing or storage.

Q. Who issues Food License Registration Certificate?

Ans. FSSAI License is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Family Health & Welfare, Government of India.

Q. Do I need to apply separate Food License for my individual premises?

Ans. Food License Registration is location based. It requires to obtain multiple FSSAI licenses if food business operates from multiple locations.

Q. Who need to apply for FSSAI license/registration?

Ans. All type of food manufacturer, Food packaging, food storage, Wholesaler, retailers Food trader, Online FBO etc.

Q. What is the validity of Food License?

Ans. Food License is valid for a limited period generally 1 to 5 years. The person requires to apply for Food License Renewal before the expiry of the term.