WHAT IS FSSAI?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards , 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have already handled food related issuesin various Ministries and Departments.
The FSSAI is responsible for setting standards for food so that there is one body to deal with and no confusion in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers, and investors. The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS), 2006 is the primary law for the regulation of food products.
FSSAI is looked after by CHAIRPERSON, non – executive , who is made the man in charge via central government ,who has already been involved in Government service as The Secretary.
FSSAI (Food Standards and Safety Authority of India) is accountable for regulating as well as governing food safety in the country.If you are intending to start a business, then you need to obtain a license
from FSSAI.
FSSAI Basic License
Annual turnover of the business
is less than 12 lakhs
Validity
1 Year RS. 700
5 Years
RS. 1500
Payment
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Why do you need a FSSAI Registration for your food business?
Food is essential for obvious reasons as it provides an incentive to the growth, promotes health and activeness, and allows the development of the body enzymes to ensure protection from diseases. Food and water are the main sources of nutrition and strengthening the body, but at the sametime need to be safe, nutritious, and free from any adulteration.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Any individual or Food Business Operator (FBO) who intends and proposes to deal in the business as a manufacturer, transporter, storage, supply, or distribution of food productswhether individually or through a retailer, hawker, travelling vendor, or a temporary stall owner
must necessarily acquire either an FSSAI Registration or License.
What is the Importance of FSSAI Registration?
Imagine you just relished a sweet or savory from a stall nearby your home which is a very popular food joint at all times. But, once you come home, you feel sick and get some disease like typhoid or cholera. Now, in this case, you may be able to understand the importance of
buying a food article from an FSSAI registered stall or shop.
Discussing the benefits of the same, here are a few listed down for your convenience
Assurance of High Standard Products/Articles
FSSAI Registration/license is a government license that grants approval to your business and further oversees the working of your business and as a part and parcel of receiving approval for your business, the FBO is required to follow established procedures and guidelines for the working of their business. During the process of approval, the concerned food business undergoes a verification process including inspection or quality test ensuring that the food product concerned is prepared following proper standards.
Any food business intending to get itself registered has to go through an elaborate process of verification and inspection. This verification may any possible flaws or improvements in the business.
Benefits for Consumers
There are multiple benefits for a food business including legal and social benefits for a business, food safety, and business expansion opportunities and builds consumer confidence upon the
food article manufactured, produced, distributed, or offered for sale. Often, consumers come through misleading advertisements that promise to deliver healthy and tasty items but fail to
get the promised results. Thus, a food business possessing an FSSAI Registration/License builds consumer trust in the food products being offered and builds trust in the product.
Attracting Investors and Sponsors for Business
Investors and Sponsors would naturally be interested in investing in businesses with established goodwill and adequate credibility in the form of proper licenses.
Building Business Goodwill
After procuring the license, the concerned food business operator can advertise and promote the integrity of their business which will further help you to attract and gain customers for your business, which will help you to gain customers, increase your business and expand yourbusiness.
Using the FSSAI Logo
Once you have the license, you can skillfully use the FSSAI logo in your menu cards and also in the pamphlets in order to publicise your food’s superior quality over others. This, however, gives you an edge over the many food operators who are not having the food license. All the packaged food are thus required to have an FSSAI number. The logo is seen as a mark of validity and also for assurance by the consumers. It helps you in developing a brand name.