As per new FSSAI Rules, 2011 all existing and new Food Business Operators (FBO) has to mandatory convert their existing PFA, FPO, MMPO Licenses to new FSSAI License. It is mandatory to obtain FSSAI License before starting of any Food Business.

FSSAI Requirement for Food Business Operators (FBO): This is applicable to all food units involved into Manufacturing, Processing, Import, Trading, Packing, Distribution, Storage, Transportation, Warehousing, Sales, Re-packing, Re-labelling, Wholesale, Retail, Hotel, Canteen, Dhaba, Restaurant, Club and Resorts or any kind of food business in India.

As per this new FSSAI rules based on scale and size of food business it is stipulated to apply to either Central Licensing Authority or State Licensing Authority or Simply Registration. Application to FSSAI Authority for new FSSAI license requires Online registration on FSSAI website and submit document file prepared according to licensing requirements as per Central/ State licensing/registration requirements.

Documents Required For FSSAI Registration

• Passport size photograph of All Partners/Directors/Proprietor.
• Self-Attested PAN card copy.
• Address proof issued by Government authority.(Like-DL/Voter card/Aadhar card).
• List of Directors with full address and contact.
• Proof of possession of premises.
• Partnership Deed/Affidavit of Proprietorship/MOA& AOA.
• NOC from Owner if rented.
• Declaration Form.
• List of Food products.
• Blue Print of processing unit & Equipment/Machinery