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The FSSAI License is granted after a complete inspection, quality checks, of the food. During the checks the prescribed procedure. Such checks avoid any instances of adulteration, substandard products and also improve accountability of manufacturers.
The FSSAI License is granted after a complete inspection, quality checks, of the food. During the checks the prescribed procedure. Such checks avoid any instances of adulteration, substandard products and also improve accountability of manufacturers.


Under the FSSAI License granting procedure, the Standards and guidelines for food, the procedure for the accreditation of certification bodies engaged in food regulation also forms an important part. Proper training is also provided. Food undergoes checks under the various laboratories.
Under the FSSAI License <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swaritadvisors.com/fssai-license?utm_source=wikipedia_GH&utm_medium=organic|title=FSSAI License online in india - Swarit Advisors|website=swaritadvisors.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-18}}</ref> granting procedure, the Standards and guidelines for food, the procedure for the accreditation of certification bodies engaged in food regulation also forms an important part. Proper training is also provided. Food undergoes checks under the various laboratories.


FSSAI Authority also supports scientific, technical assistance and advertisement to the government while framing the policies. FSSAI authorities fetch the important relevant data and concerns from a different department. Accordingly, changes are made in Food related laws too.
FSSAI Authority also supports scientific, technical assistance and advertisement to the government while framing the policies. FSSAI authorities fetch the important relevant data and concerns from a different department. Accordingly, changes are made in Food related laws too.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
FSSAI License
Agency overview
FormedAugust 2011[1]
JurisdictionIndia
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Agency executives
Parent agencyMinistry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Websitewww.fssai.gov.in

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI License) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.[4] The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.[4] FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.[4]

The FSSAI License is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, appointed by the Central Government, either holding or has held the position of not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.[5] Preeti Sudan is the current Chairperson for FSSAI and Pawan Kumar Agarwal is the current Chief Executive Officer for FSSAI.[6]

The FSSAI License has its headquarters at New Delhi. The authority also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai.[7] 14 referral laboratories notified by FSSAI, 72 State/UT laboratories located throughout India and 112 laboratories are NABL accredited private laboratories notified by FSSAI.[8][9]

What is FSSAI License?

FSSAI license [10] or Food License or Food registration connotes to the same thing. If you are willing to act as a food business operator you must be aware of FSSAI registration. NO? FSSAI is an abbreviation of Food safety and regulations. Any person who is engaged in the food business in whatsoever formats such as manufacturers, producer, importer, exporter, procurement, storage, distribution, and sale is mandatorily required to get FSSAI License. You must obtain the FSSAI License before you start operating their Food business.

Procedure for FSSAI Registration in India

The Act is a single capsule consisting of all applicable Acts and Orders pertaining to Food-related matters. All Food business operators are regulated by the FSSAI act 2006 and are mandated to adhere to the rules and regulations pursuant to the FSSAI Act 2006.

A Food License is a 14 digit number and shall be displayed on the food product. The Ministry of Health and family welfare regulates FSSAI registration. It is responsible to execute the rules pertaining to the standard of food quality.

FSSAI License granting for food business

The FSSAI License is granted after a complete inspection, quality checks, of the food. During the checks the prescribed procedure. Such checks avoid any instances of adulteration, substandard products and also improve accountability of manufacturers.

Under the FSSAI License [11] granting procedure, the Standards and guidelines for food, the procedure for the accreditation of certification bodies engaged in food regulation also forms an important part. Proper training is also provided. Food undergoes checks under the various laboratories.

FSSAI Authority also supports scientific, technical assistance and advertisement to the government while framing the policies. FSSAI authorities fetch the important relevant data and concerns from a different department. Accordingly, changes are made in Food related laws too.

Necessary documents for FSSAI License

FSSAI License ensures that only edible good food reaches the customer, well to get the license to accumulate the following documents beforehand.

To obtain BASIC Registration -within 2-3 working days

  1. Photographs of Applicant
  2. Business owner’s Aadhaar card.
  3. Signature of the applicant (Scan)
  4. Business activity details.
  5. Declaration regarding the Business place.

To obtain the STATE License- Within 21 days

  1. GST Number of the company
  2. Business activity detail
  3. Food products list.
  4. Authorization letter in the favor of the consultant.
  5. Declaration Form.
  6. Aadhaar card of the Business owner.
  7. Signature of the business owner (Scan copy)
  8. Applicant’s Photograph (scan).
  9. MOA/AOA / Partnership deed (as applicable ).
  10. RC of vehicles along with a declaration in the Transporter case.
  11. Electricity bills of business / Factory / Warehouse
  12. NOC from Brand owner (For re-packaging business).
  13. Rent agreement
  14. NOC from the Property owner (if rented place).

Documents required for Manufacturers: Within 15 days

Apart from the above-stated documents the manufacturer engaged in food manufacturing are required to provide the following additional document:

  1. List of Food products proposed to be manufactured.
  2. Water Ground report
  3. Product Testing report s
  4. Factory blueprint.
  5. List of Machine along with photographs
  6. The audited balance sheet is also required-(For state and central license)
  7. IEC Code in case FSSAI license is for Export / Import-(For state and central license)

Location

FSSAI License is located in 5 regions [12]

  1. Northern Region – With head office at New Delhi
  2. Eastern Region
  3. North Eastern Region
  4. Western region [13]
  5. Southern Region

Regulatory framework

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS), 2006 is the primary law for regulation of food products. This act also sets up the formulation and enforcement of food safety standards in India. The FSSAI appoints food safety authorities on the state level.[14]

The FSSAI License functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.[15] The main aim of FSSAI is to

  1. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food
  2. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food
  3. To facilitate food safety

The FSS Act is a bucket for all the older laws, rules and regulations for food safety. The FSS Act took 7 older acts into one umbrella.

  1. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 [16]
  2. Fruit Products Order, 1955 [17]
  3. Meat Food Products Order, 1973 [18]
  4. Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order, 1947
  5. Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order 1988 [19]
  6. Solvent Extracted Oil, De- Oiled Meal and Edible Flour (Control) Order, 1967 [20]
  7. Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992.[21]

Departments

  1. Import Division
  2. International Co-operation
  3. Regulatory Compliance Division (RCD)
  4. Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Division
  5. Risk Assessment and R&D division (RARD)
  6. Information Education Communication (IEC) Division
  7. Regulation and Codex Division
  8. Quality Assurance/ lab Division
  9. HR Division
  10. Standards Division

Research and quality assurance

Research

FSSAI License has set certain guidelines for food safety research. The Research and Development division is responsible for research with the following objectives:

  1. Generate new knowledge that would help in continuously updating and upgrading food safety standards which are compatible with international organizations
  2. Carry out evidence based studies for improving or building policies.

Quality Assurance

FSSAI License has been mandated to perform various functions related to quality and standards of food. These functions in addition to others include “Laying down procedure and guidelines for notification of the accredited laboratories as per ISO17025.”[22] The FSSAI notified laboratories that are classified as:

  1. FSSAI License notified NABL accredited labs- 112 [23]
  2. State Labs-72
  3. Referral Labs-14 [24]

Standards

Standards framed by FSSAI License are prescribed under Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011 and Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011.

The FSSAI License has prescribed standards for following food products:

  • Dairy products and analogues [25]
  • Fats, oils and fat emulsions
  • Fruits and vegetable products
  • Cereal and cereal products
  • Meat and meat products
  • Fish and fish products
  • Sweets & confectionery
  • Sweetening agents including honey
  • Salt, spices, condiments and related products
  • Beverages, (other than dairy and fruits & vegetables based)
  • Other food product and ingredients
  • Proprietary food
  • Irradiation of food

The development of standards is a dynamic process based on the latest developments in food science, food consumption pattern, new food products and additives, changes in the processing technology leading to changed specifications, advancements in food analytical methods, and identification of new risks or other regulatory options.

Formulation of standards of any article of food under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, involves several stages. After consideration by the Food Authority, the draft standard is published (Draft notified), for inviting stakeholder comments. Since India is a signatory to the WTO-SPS Committee, Draft Standard is also notified in WTO. Thereafter, taking into account the comments received from the stakeholders, the Standard is finalized and notified in Gazette of India, and implemented.[26]

Consumer outreach

Consumers can connect to FSSAI License through various channels or call Toll free Number 1800112100. Recently an online platform called ‘Food Safety Voice’ has been launched which helps consumers to register their complaints and feedbacks about food safety issues related to adulterated food, unsafe food, substandard food, labeling defects in food and misleading claims & advertisements related to various food products. A GAMA portal for concerns regarding misleading claims and advertisements too is operated.[27]

Applicable FSSAI License

FSSAI issues three types of license[28] based on nature of food business and turnover:

  1. Registration: For Turnover less than ₹12 Lakh
  2. State License: For Turnover between ₹12 Lakh to ₹20 Crore
  3. Central License: For Turnover above ₹20 Crore

Other criteria like the location of the business, number of retail stores etc. is needed while evaluating the nature of license applicable.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Enforcement of FSS Act" (PDF). FSSAI. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. ^ {{cite web|title=Authority of FSSAI License|url=https://www.fssai.gov.in/home/about-us/organisation-directory.html%7C
  3. ^ "Former Union Health Minister".
  4. ^ a b c "Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)". Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Government of India. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  5. ^ Section 5(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
  6. ^ https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/preeti-sudan-appointed-interim-chairperson-of-fssai/65222794
  7. ^ "Regional Laboratories". FSSAI. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  8. ^ "Referral Laboratories" (PDF). FSSAI. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  9. ^ "List of Laboratories". FSSAI. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  10. ^ "FSSAI License online in india - Swarit Advisors". swaritadvisors.com. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  11. ^ "FSSAI License online in india - Swarit Advisors". swaritadvisors.com. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  12. ^ "FSSAI License Head Office". FSSAI.
  13. ^ "FSSAI License online in india - Swarit Advisors". swaritadvisors.com. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  14. ^ "Ministry of Law and Justice" (PDF). FSSAI.
  15. ^ "FSSAI to formulate new policies for food safety". India Today. 8 February 2016.
  16. ^ "The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954". India Kanoon.
  17. ^ "Fruit Products Order, I 955" (PDF). Consumer Advice. 8 February 2016.
  18. ^ "Meat Food Products Order, 1973". agmarknet.nic.in.
  19. ^ "The Vegetable Oil Products (Regulation) Order – 1998". Crirec. 17 January 2011.
  20. ^ "The Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order, 1998". Crirec. 17 January 2011.
  21. ^ "Milk and Milk Product Order 1992". Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries.
  22. ^ "Addresses and contact details of NABL accredited food testing laboratories for analysis of food sample taken under FSS Regulation-for 1 Year" (PDF). fssai.gov.in.
  23. ^ "FSSAI License Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories". Food Safety Helpline. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  24. ^ "Food Safety and Standard Authority of India - Order" (PDF). Food Safety Helpline. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  25. ^ "Pawan Kumar Agarwal appointed CEO, FSSAI License". Business Standard. 22 December 2015.
  26. ^ "FSSAI appoints new members for scientific panels". Nuffoods Spectrum. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  27. ^ "Grievances Against Misleading Advertisements". gama.gov.in.
  28. ^ "FSSAI License online in india - Swarit Advisors". swaritadvisors.com. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
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