FSSAI
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INTRODUCTION
The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is the apex body responsible for regulating and supervising food safety in India. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) ensures that the food products are safe for the consumption and meet specific quality standards. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) makes sure that no food item that are available in the market does not harm to the health of the consumers. This is an overview of the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) and its certification process.
WHAT IS FSSAI
FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The main aim of FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is to:
- Lay down science-based standards for food articles.
- Regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food.
- Ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
IMPORTANCE OF FSSAI CERTIFICATION
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certification is crucial for all the food products to be sold in the Indian market and certainly it has its own importance and here are the reasons why so:
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
It is mandatory for all the food business operators (FBO’s) to Obtain an FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) for the sale and distribution of their product in the Indian market without any restriction
CONSUMER TRUST
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certificate ensures that the food products are safe and of good quality, which will eventually build trust among the consumers. That they would prefer the product over other.
BUSINESS BENEFITS
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certificate helps in the smooth running of the business by avoiding legal issues and gaining customer confidence. This helps the business by creating a chance of customer return.
MARKET REACH:
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license helps business in expanding the market reach as it recognized and trusted by all the consumers.
TYPES OF FSSAI LICENSES
There are three types of FSSAI licenses based on the size and nature of the food business:
BASIC REGISTRATION:
For small FBOs with an annual turnover of up to INR 12 lakhs.
STATE LICENSE:
For medium-sized FBOs with an annual turnover between INR 12 lakhs and INR 20 crores.
CENTRAL LICENSE:
For large FBOs with an annual turnover above INR 20 crores or businesses involved in the import/export of food products.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FSSAI CERTIFICATION
The documents required for FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certification may vary based on the type of license. However, the common documents include:
PHOTO ID AND ADDRESS PROOF OF THE APPLICANT
PASSPORT-SIZED PHOTOGRAPH
PROOF OF BUSINESS PREMISES (RENTAL AGREEMENT, UTILITY BILL, ETC.)
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
INCORPORATION CERTIFICATE (IF APPLICABLE)
NOC FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BODY
PARTNERSHIP DEED (IF APPLICABLE)
LIST OF FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE HANDLED
PROCESS TO OBTAIN FSSAI CERTIFICATION
The process for obtaining an FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license involves several steps:
DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY:
The first step is to identify the type of license required by the company based on the annual turnover and the scale of the operation according to these details they will decide the eligibility
FILL THE APPLICATION:
The next step is to fill the application form the company is required to Complete Form A (for basic registration) or Form B (for state and central licenses) on the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India online portal.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION:
After filling the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certificate application the next step is to submit the require documents, which includes: 1. PROOF OF IDENTITY AND ADDRESS 2. BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE 3. LIST OF FOOD PRODUCTS 4. PLAN OF THE FOOD PROCESSING UNIT 5. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC) FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BODY
FEE PAYMENT:
The next step for the company after submitting all the required documents the company is required tom pay the required fees as per the type of the license
INSPECTION:
If applicable the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) authorities may conduct an inspection of the food business premises to make sure that the product meets all the required compliances.
APPROVAL AND LICENSE ISSUANCE:
Once the application and documents are verified, and the inspection (if conducted) is satisfactory, the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license is issued and the company can sell their products without any restrictions.
RENEWAL AND COMPLIANCE
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India licenses are typically valid for 1 to 5 years, and businesses need to apply for renewal before the expiration date to avoid penalties. FBOs must also comply with the food safety standards and regulations laid down by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) to maintain their license
NON-COMPLIANCE
The industry like all the other industries must comply with the relevant authorities and adhere to the policies of FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). Those companies who would violate these laws and regulations will face severe penalties, as this is a matter of public health the Indian government has set specific penalties for the different problems and the penalties are:
PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
| SNO. | PARTICULARS | FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACT’s REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD QUALITY DO NOT MATCH THE QUALITY OF FOOD | UPTO LAKKS PETTY MANUFACTURER-2500/- |
| 2 | FOOD OF POOR QUAILTY | UPTO 5 LAKHS |
| 3 | MISLABELED FOOD | UPTO 3 LAKHS |
| 4 | DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING OR A MISREPRESENTATION | UPTO 3 LAKHS |
| 5 | FOOD WITH EXTRANEOUS MATTER | UPTO 3 LAKHS |
| 6 | FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE FOOD SAFETY OFFICER | UPTO 3 LAKHS |
| 7 | UNHYGENIC PROCESSING OR MANUFACTURING | UPTO 3 LAKHS |
