FSSAI/FoSCos/Food License

FSSAI/FoSCos/Food License

FSSAI launched Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) wef 1st June 2020 replacing existing Food Licensing and Registration System.Food License Registration certificate is required to run a food product business. You have to register under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture, distribute and transport food products. FSSAI is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI Certificate and FSSAI License are same which ensures the quality, purity and other important factors the customers can rely upon.

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Who can apply for FSSAI Certificate?

The FSSAI Certificate registration is applicable for all business registrations:

Manufacturers and Producers

Processors and Packagers

Retailers and Distributors

Food Transportation and Logistics

Food Testing Laboratories

Startups and Small Food Businesses

Food Packaging and Labeling

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Frequently Asked Questions

FSSAI has introduced an online application that is named as ‘Food Licensing and Registration System’ or FLRS. It verifies the eligibility of food-related businesses based on their business premises and the kind of procedure recognized with the business person. FLRS is introduced for the food business entities to apply online for the FSSAI license.Currently, The FLRS is used by 5 Regional Offices of FSSAI that are in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kerala.

FSSAI license renewal can be done for 1-5 years and it is necessary for every food business in India. You can contact our Food Licensing experts on 08069029400 and get to know your FSSAI license renewal status by them.

Yes, you will be needed to get a Central License for the specific address that is notified in the Import Export Code (IEC). For any import-export related business operation, FSSAI Central License is necessary.

In case of the death of the FSSAI License holder, the FSSAI License can be shifted to the legal representative or any family member of the dead holder. The legal representative or the family member needs to apply to the concerned Authority to shift the license in his/her name.

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In case of forgetting to make a renewal of a food license, you have to pay a penalty of Rs. 100 per day within the specified validity time. Following that, your existing food license can be cancelled and need to apply for a fresh license.

In case you want to edit/modify/update the information contained in the existing FSSAI Certificate, you will need to apply for a modification with a fee equivalent to a license fee for one-year. To get free legal guidance on the related matters, connect with an FSSAI expert panel.

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