The full form of FSSAI is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

The FSSAI Registration is a process for all food business operators (FBOs) to apply for getting the certificate which states that the food is safe to consume by the consumers.

FSSAI License Registration can be easily applied online. But you will require an expert to complete the application procedure.

The types of FSSAI Food licenses are:
• Basic FSSAI Registration- Annual turnover of less than Rs. 12 Lakhs
• State FSSAI License- Annual turnover between Rs.12 Lakhs- Rs. 20 crores
• Central FSSAI License- Annual turnover more than Rs.20 crores.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an authority which gives a food license to the food businesses in India. The way to obtain a FSSAI license is specified here:•

Go to the Registration column and then look for a food license. The 1st option in that portion is the FSSAI License. Click that
• Fill the details like the full name mobile number mentioned on the page.
• Submit your documents by Email.
• The documents will be checked and queries will be settled within 2 working days.

The documents required for FSSAI Registration are as follows :
• Latest Passport-sized photograph of the candidate
• Identification proof (voter ID card or Aadhaar Card)
• PAN Card
• Address Proof which can be an Electricity or Gas Bill or mobile/Landline bill
• Copy of Property papers (if owned)
• Copy of Rent Agreement along with the NOC. A letter from the Landlord if you are on rent.

The FSSAI License is valid for the period from 1 to 5 years, after that, the FBO needs to apply for a FSSAI license renewal.

FSSAI has introduced an online application method that is named as FLRS. It is a ‘Food Licensing and Registration System’- which verifies the eligibility of food-related business based on their business area and the kind of procedure recognized with the business person. This system is introduced for business visionaries. The FLRS is used by 5 Regional Offices of FSSAI that are in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Kerela.

“Recall” means action taken to eliminate solid food from distribution, sale, and consumption. It is unsafe and disrupts the provisions of the Act and the rules & regulations made thereunder. The need is to stop, decrease or exclude a risk resulting from the food to the consumer.

FSSAI license renewal can be done for 1-5 years and it is necessary for every food business in India.

The FSSAI currently has multiple sub-divisions or departments that handle its various functions. The list of all the departments are given in the list mentioned below:

1. Import Division

2. International Co-operation

3. Regulatory Compliance Division (RCD)

4. Information Education Communication (IEC) Division

5. Regulation and Codex Division

The FSSAI is a centralized organization, with several sub-divisions operating throughout the country. Heads of the state sub-divisions are appointed by the main FSSAI body, seated in Delhi. The main department in turn, is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, who is appointed directly by the central government. Appointments for the post are done by officials of the central government, who either hold or have held positions that are not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

The main headquarters of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in India is located in the New Delhi. Furthermore, there are 6 regional offices or departments that manage these divisions, located in Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Cochin. This department is tasked with the management of five different divisions across the country, which is given below.

1. Northern Region

2. Eastern Region

3. North Eastern Region

4. Western region

5. Southern Region

Each division is responsible for managing the functions of the FSSAI’s functions in the country, in its respective divisions. In addition to this, it should be added that these divisions are not autonomous in any way. They are just subsidiaries, reporting to the main head office in New Delhi with regard to their daily operations. In other words, these regions do not formulate policies of any kind on their own in any way.