FSSAI Food License

Pralay Bhowmik

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Difference Between FSSAI Registration and FSSAI License

Criteria	FSSAI Registration	FSSAI License
Applicability	Small-scale food businesses	Medium and large-scale food businesses
Turnover	Annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs	Annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakhs
Scope	Limited to a specific local area	Allows activities across the country
Stringency	Less stringent	More comprehensive and mandatory
Validity	Valid for a maximum of 5 years	Valid for a maximum of 5 years

Types of Food Licenses

The primary objective of FSSAI and food licensing are to promote public health. It helps in controlling and avoiding any food-related issues that might occur.

Depending on the type of food business and its scale, the food business owners (FBOs) can apply for and avail of the three food licenses issued by FSSAI. The three types of food licenses are as follows.

Central License

Food businesses like big-scale manufacturers, importers, etc are usually applicable for this license. In this case, the license is assigned per the head office details registered with FSSAI.

The business is supposed to function in more than one state to be applicable for this license. The validity of this license ranges from 1 to 5 years.

State License

Food businesses like retailers, repackers, traders, importers, distributors, etc., with an annual turnover of more than ₹ 12 lakhs, are applicable for this license.

The business must be present in not more than one state. The State Government issues it. The validity of this license ranges from 1 to 5 years.

Basic Registration

The State Government issues FSSAI Registration in Odisha via Form A to smaller food businesses with a turnover of fewer than ₹ 12 lakhs. The validity of this license ranges from 1 to 5 years as well.

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Pralay Bhowmik

From India
Seller Since 2023

Pralay is a Tax consultant with 8 years of experience in areas such as GST, Income tax, Company Registration, and various License registrations. As a Tax consultant, Pralay helps individuals and businesses with their tax-related matters, such as filing tax returns, managing tax compliance, and providing tax planning advice. They may also assist clients with company registration, obtaining licenses, and other related legal procedures. With their extensive experience and knowledge of tax laws and regulations, Pralay is likely a valuable resource for their clients. They may work independently or as part of a team, providing customized solutions to their client's tax and legal needs.