FSSAI licensing for food businesses
This guide is the fifth in a series of regulatory guides designed to simplify the regulatory landscape for smart protein companies in India. GFI India regularly collaborates with legal and regulatory experts to bring you handy resources to help build and grow your company.
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Overview
The FSSAI license for food businesses guide is an essential resource for navigating the complexities of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011. Understanding the regulations and its guidelines is crucial for all smart protein enterprises to operate within the legal framework established by the FSSAI.
This comprehensive guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the online application process through the FSSAI Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal, ensuring businesses can efficiently manage their licensing needs. It outlines the State and Central licensing criteria, helping entrepreneurs identify their requirements, and explains the Kind of Business (KoB) groups identified by FSSAI, detailing the types of enterprises that require licenses and their eligibility.
Whether you are applying for a new license or updating an existing one, this guide offers practical insights into filing applications and managing renewals, modifications, expansions, or alterations. It also addresses additional compliance requirements essential for FSSAI-licensed businesses.
To make the process smoother, the guide includes links to relevant resources for easy access to essential information. Also included is a practical example that illustrates the application process, providing clarity and context to help you navigate the system effectively.
If you have any queries or want to raise concerns and give feedback, please contact the GFI India team at india@gfi.org.
*This is the obligatory fine print: this guide and other published content are not legal advice and should not be construed as such. It has been prepared for general informational purposes only, and readers are encouraged to seek professional counsel to address questions specific to their situation.