FSSAI Central License: A Complete Overview
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) enforces food safety regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, monitoring every stage of the food supply chain to ensure public health and consumer protection.
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Role & Origin of FSSAI
Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI sets and enforces food safety standards, issues mandatory licenses, advises the government on food policy, and takes legal action against adulteration and other violations.
Who Needs a Central License?
Food Business Operators (FBOs) with annual turnover exceeding ₹20 Crores, those engaged in import/export of food products, or operating e-commerce food platforms must obtain an FSSAI Central License to operate legally in India.
Key Benefits
- Global Recognition: Enhances credibility nationally and internationally - Ease of Expansion: Simplifies opening new outlets and securing funding - Legal Protection: Demonstrates compliance with food safety standards - Consumer Trust: Builds confidence and market advantage
1. Mandatory Documents
• Form B (filled & signed)
• Facility floor plan with measurements
• List of key management personnel + residential proof
• MOA, AOA & Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)
• Partnership deed or trust deed (if applicable)
• Utility bills as address proof
• Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan
• List of machinery & equipment
• Raw material supplier details
• NOC from local authorities
• Tourism certificate (for hotels)
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• Turnover declaration (if > ₹20 Crores)
Step-by-Step Process
1. Submit Form B to the Licensing Authority, ensuring eligibility criteria are met.
2. FSSAI reviews application and documents; resolve any discrepancies.
3. On-site premises inspection by FSSAI officials.
4. Upon approval, receive your Central License certificate (display prominently).
Listicles
Businesses Requiring a Central License
- Multi-state FBOs with turnover > ₹20 Crores
- Importers/exporters of food products
- E-commerce platforms (Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart)
- 5-star & 7-star hotels
- Nutraceuticals & health supplement manufacturers
- Transporters with >100 vehicles
- High-capacity dairy units (≥50,000 L solids/yr)
- Vegetable oil processors (≥2 MT/day)
- Slaughterhouses (50 large/150 small/1,000 poultry/day)
- Meat/food processing units (≥50 kg or ≥2 MT/day)
- Cold storage (≥1,000 MT capacity)
- Wholesalers (turnover > ₹30 Crores)
- Retailers & distributors (turnover > ₹20 Crores)
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