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WHAT IS FOSCOS FSSAI FULL FORM OR FSSAI MEANING?

FoSCoS - FSSAI full form is the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

WHAT IS FSSAI REGISTRATION (FOOD LICENSE)

FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. 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. It is an organization that monitors and governs the food business in India. FSSAI License is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration is mandatory before starting any food business. FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocery shop, importers, exporters, home based food businesses, dairy farms, processors, retailers, e-tailers . who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises. This 14 digit FSSAI license number gives data about the producer's permit or enrollment subtle elements, and the assembling state.

WHAT IS FOSCOS FSSAI?

FSSAI launched Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) wef 1st June 2020 replacing the existing Food Licensing and Registration System. This system replaces the existing online Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in ). Users of these States/UTs are now required to visit https://foscos.fssai.gov.in. The technology on which the FLRS was built was outdated with technical support no longer available. Thus the migration from FLRS to FoSCoS was mandatory.
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 the same which ensures the quality, purity and other important factors the customers can rely upon.
The FoSCoS offers licensing, registration, inspection and annual return modules for food business operators (FBO’s). It is a one-point stop for any regulatory compliance transaction for all FBO’s.

PROCEDURE FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION

Please Note: In case of FSSAI State and Central License, the approval and delivery time is 45-50 days.

WHAT IS FSSAI REGISTRATION FEE OR COST?

As per the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, the guidelines were laid down regarding the fee structure for the Food Business Operators.

The food business in India are required to get done with FSSAI registration, in case any of the food business operators fail to do so has to pay penalty for the same.

FSSAI Registration Fee is partitioned into the government expense and expert expense. Government expense formally charged by the govt for the application handling charge and an expert charge is charged by the Professional to set up your application.

FSSAI registration is segregated in three different types such as Basic registration, State registration and Central registration, the FSSAI fees for these registrations are mentioned below:

1) Basic FoSCoS FSSAI License - Fees

Annual turnover below 12 lakhs - 100/- per year

2) State FoSCoS FSSAI License - Fees

Annual turnover above 12 lakhs and below 20 crores - 2000/- or 5000/- per year

3) Central FoSCoS FSSAI License - Fees

Annual turnover above 20 crores - 7500/- per year

TIMELINE FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION

-DAY 1-

Drafting, Payment and Document Upload

Our Team will consult you and help you with the drafting and Documents

Action Required by you

You need to fill up the simple form by logging in on Classify Technologies Website Form/WhatsApp, choose number of years for which you need License and make the payment. Upon Successful payment Document Upload section will be visible to the customer.

Action By Classify Technologies

Classify Technologies will Provide Food License consultation and form filling free of cost.

-DAY 2-

Application Submission

Application Will Be submitted to FSSAI with Necessary Government Payment

Action Required by you

You Just need to Sitback and Relax we'll submit the application

Action By Classify Technologies

We'll work diligently on your application and Submit it to FSSAI

-DAY 45-49-

Scrutiny and Inspection

Inspection Will be done by FSSAI Authority for state and central Licenses inspection is not applicable in case of Basic Registration,

Action Required by you

Just Sitback and Relax

Action By Classify Technologies

We'll Follow up on the Application and Resolve queries Raised by Designated Officer

-DAY 60-

Approval and Delivery

Upon Successful Scrutiny License will be approved and Issued and delivered Via Email. Hard Copy will be dispatched on the Same Day of approval.

Action Required by you

Congratulation, Now you can start your food Business without any hassle.

Action By Classify Technologies

Classify Technologies Will share a Link for your Review and Suggestion

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION

For Basic FSSAI Registration

  • Passport Photo.

  • Photo Id Proof.

For FSSAI State and Central license

  • Passport Photo

  • Address Proof

  • Photo Id Proof

  • List Of Food Category

  • Blue Print/ layout Plan

  • List of equipment

  • NOC From Municipality

  • Incorporation Certificate

  • List Of Directors /Partners

  • MOA And AOA

  • Water Test Report

  • Import Export Code

HOW TO APPLY FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION

FSSAI Registration can be applied online however it constantly required the expert to present your application. So here is a simplified procedure for FSSAI Application.
1) FSSAI registration procedure is started by submitting Form A (application) to food and security office.
2) This application can be acknowledged or it might be dismissed by the Department inside 7 days from the application date and the reality must be hinted to the candidate recorded as a hard copy
3) On the off chance that the application is acknowledged, at that point, the division will allow a registration authentication with the enlistment number and the photograph of the candidate.

FSSAI REGISTRATION FORM

The FSSAI required reports for Food License relies upon what sort of registration you require like, Simple Registration Form A or Food License Form B. Regardless of whether you require Form A or Form B currently relies upon your yearly turnover.

FSSAI Registration Form A


Basic FSSAI Registration Form A is needed to be filed when the small FBO has an annual turnover of less than 12 lakhs.

FSSAI Registration Form B


State FSSAI License form B is needed to be filed when the food unit’s turnover is less than 20 crores and whose area of operation is limited to the state only. It is given by the Government of state.

Central FSSAI License structure B is needed to be filed when the food unit's turnover is in excess of 20 crores. It is given by the Central Government of India.

FSSAI LICENSE VALIDITY

FSSAI license validity reaches out from 1 to 5 years and it relies on the number of years which is picked by the nourishment administrator. The expense of the permit anyway increments with the number of years which he has connected for. According to the FSSAI rules, the food business operator needs to apply for the renewal of the license in 30 days and it should be done before its expiry. Any FSSAI Renewal Application filed beyond the expiry date is subjected to a late fee of Rs.100 for each delayed day.

FSSAI RENEWAL

In India, FSSAI registration or Food License is fundamental for every food business operator before starting the food business. FSSAI License is similarly imperative to be renewed within the time period or before it expires.

The food license issued to the food business operator can have a validity of 1 year or up to 5 years. FSSAI registration fees vary as per tenure of the FSSAI License. As per the FSSAI rules, each food business operator needs to apply for FSSAI renewal 30 days before the expiry of the current food license.

Penalty on FSSAI License Renewal: If the application for FSSAI License (state and Central) renewal isn't documented in the stipulated time, then Rs. 100 per day would be fined for FSSAI Licenses.

Penalty on FSSAI Registration Renewal: If Renewal of Food registration isn't done within the stipulated time then it will be considered as a gap and a new license would need to be applied by the food business operator to continue the business further.

The License or FSSAI registration will keep on being in power till time arranges on the FSSAI renewal application are passed that must be past 30 days from the date of expiry of FSSAI license.

POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE FSSAI LICENSE RENEWAL

The Food License issued to the FBO will be placed in the Renewal Bin before 120 days of expiry. FBOs need to apply for renewal when their license shows up in the renewal bin.

  • If there is an arising of delay, a punishment of ₹ 100/day will be charged on the Food Business Operator.

  • Non - Renewal of the FSSAI or food license could lead a punishment.

  • The extension of the renewal is also for 1 to 5 years. The cost of renewing will also increase depending on the extension period.

WHAT IS FOOD AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT OR REGISTRATION

FSSAI has presented an online application called Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS) so business visionaries related to food can apply online for the FSSAI license. This Food Licensing and Registration System is utilized by five Regional Offices of FSSAI in New Delhi for the Northern Region, in Kolkata for the Eastern Region, in Guwahati for North Eastern Region, Mumbai for the Western Region and Kerala for the Southern Region And in Chennai, Food Business Operators (FBO) is issued to issue licenses and enlistment. FLRS checks for the eligibility of food-related business based on their business area and the sort of procedure identified with the business person.

GUIDELINES ON FSSAI LICENSE NUMBER

The FSSAI logo and FSSAI license number shall be displayed on the label of the food package in contrast colour to the background.

  • In case of multiple units (manufacturer/ packer/ relabeller/ marketer) the FSSAI logo and license number of the brand owner shall be displayed on the label of the food package. The addresses of the multiple units on the label should carry the FSSAI license number.

  • In case of imported food products, the importer shall display FSSAI logo and FSSAI license number along with the name and address of importer. These may either be pre-printed on the label or affixed through a sticker before customs clearance.

  • The height of letters and numeral of license number shall be as prescribed in 2.3.3 of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulation, 2011.

  • The Regulation 2.6.1 of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011 shall be applicable to display of FSSAI License number and logo.

  • The display of FSSAI logo on the label of the food product is not a mark of certification but it signifies that the FBO holds a valid license under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

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