FSSAI Registration, Licensing & Food Safety

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) registration and licensing is mandatory for any food business operator (FBO) operating in India. We help startups, restaurants, manufacturers, caterers, food aggregators and e-commerce platforms with registration, licensing, compliance, labeling and audits.

Who Needs Registration / License?

Depending on turnover, scale and activity, food businesses must either register or obtain a license:

FSSAI Application Process

1. Determine registration vs license and jurisdiction (State or Central).
2. Prepare documents (identity, address proof, food safety management plan, layout, list of food categories).
3. Submit application on Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS) with required fees.
4. Inspection (for licensed units) and approval by designated officer.
5. Receive registration number or license certificate — maintain records and renew on time.

Documents Checklist

• PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor / directors
• Identity & address proof of premises
• List of food categories and volumes
• Layout plan & water testing reports (if applicable)
• Food safety management plan (HACCP or general hygiene practices)
• Bank account details and GST registration (if applicable)

Labeling & Packaging Compliance

FSSAI mandates specific labeling information including name of food, ingredients, net quantity, manufacturer details, FSSAI license number, nutritional information (where applicable), vegetarian / non-vegetarian logo and best-before/use-by dates. We review labels to ensure compliance and reduce rejection from market surveillance.

Lab Testing & Sampling

Lab testing for microbial contamination, heavy metals, pesticide residues and adulterants is often required for manufacturers and for exports. We coordinate accredited labs, interpret reports and advise corrective actions.

Recall Management & Consumer Complaints

In the event of non-compliance or safety incidents, we help design recall strategies, notify stakeholders, coordinate with regulatory authorities and manage consumer complaints and remediation plans.

Audit & Compliance

We conduct internal assessments, mock inspections and preparedness audits to ensure you pass official inspections. Our audit checklists focus on premises hygiene, employee training, traceability and record-keeping.

Pricing & Timeline

Sector Specific Notes

Different food sectors have specialised needs; below are common notes:

• Restaurants & Cloud Kitchens: Emphasis on storage, temperature control, staff hygiene and delivery packaging.
• Packaged Food Manufacturers: Label claims, shelf-life validation and batch traceability are critical.
• Dairy & Perishables: Cold chain management and microbial testing are often required.
• Exporters: Additional export certificates and certificates of analysis may be required per destination.

Common Non-compliances & How We Fix Them

• Incorrect/misleading labels — we provide label correction and re-approval workflows.
• Poor hygiene and record-keeping — we draft SOPs, cleaning logs and training modules.
• Gaps in traceability — implement batch numbering and supply-chain documentation.

Fast Track & Startup Support

We offer startup packages that combine registration, basic HACCP templates, label checks and a mock inspection to help you go live quickly while remaining compliant.

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