Q1. Are different Licenses required to conduct
different kind of food business activities at the same premise?
Ans: FSSAI
license is based on premise. All kinds of food business activities which are
being conducted at the same premise can be applied for in a single FSSAI
license.
Q2. How
to convert manually issued license to online during renewal of license?
Ans: FBO can
approach concerned Designated Officer of concerned area. Designated Officer
will create User ID and issue you a new system generated license number which
can be renewed through online process, whenever required.
Q3.
What are the advantages of incorporating your manually issued license to the
online licensing and registration system?
Ans: It will
minimize the number of documents required during renewal of license. The old
license number will also be attached with the new license number. FBOs will be
able to track the application during the course of processing through the
FSSAI‟s online food licensing and registration system.
Q4. Who are petty food business operators?
What is the eligibility for FSSAI registration certificate?
Ans: Petty Food Business
Operators (FBO) who himself manufactures or sells any article of food or a
petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small
scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny
food business operator having annual
turnover up to Rs. 12 Lacs and/or whose
i.
production capacity of food products does not
exceed 100 kg or litres per day, or
ii.
procurement or handling and collection of milk
is up to 500 litres of milk per day, or
iii. slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10
small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less
These FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI
Registration Certificate by applying on Food Licensing and Registration System.
This Registration Certificate is embedded with QR code and has the image of FBO
with 14-digit Registration number starting with 2 (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx).
Q5. My
License/Registration is suspended or cancelled. Do I need to stop food business
activities?
Ans: On the
suspension or cancellation of his/her License or registration, a food business
operator needs to stop food business activities immediately. Carrying out any
food business activity on suspended or cancelled License/Registration is an
unlawful activity and shall attract penal actions under FSS Act, 2006.
Q6. Do
I need to obtain FSSAI License for utensils/packaging material meant for
serving or packaging of food?
Ans: No.
FSSAI License/Registration is not required for utensils or packaging material
as these are not covered under the definition of food as per Section 3(n) of
FSS Act, 2006.
Q7. My
License was cancelled. Can I apply for fresh License?
Ans: After a
period of 3 months from the date of cancellation under Regulation 2.1.8 (3),
the Food Business Operator may make a fresh application for Registration or
license to the concerned authority if all observations made in the improvement
notice have been complied with.
Q8. My
application has been returned back with some queries on it. What to do? Or
Status of my application is ‘Application has been sent back for
modification/editing’, how to proceed now?
Ans: Respond
to the queries raised by Licensing or Registering Authority within 30 days. The
application for the editing/modification shall be available on the dashboard of
the applicant. If an applicant does not respond to the queries of Licensing or
Registering Authorities, the application will be rejected.
Q9. Who will issue
license to food business operators under railways premises?
Ans: FSSAI
license/Registration for food premises under Railways are issued by the Indian
Railways Designated Officers/Registering Authorities as notified by Food
Authority from time to time.
Q10. Who will issue the FSSAI license to food
business operators under Airport/Seaport premises?
Ans: FSSAI
license for food premises at Airport/Seaport are issued by Airport Health
Officers (APHOs) or Port Health Officers (PHOs) who are notified as Designated
Officers (DOs) by Food Authority. Airports/Seaports where APHOs/PHOs are not
notified as DOs, Central Licensing Authority (CLA) of respective area would
issue license.
Q11.
What are the different categories of license?
Ans: As per
in „FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, Licenses and
Registrations are granted to FBOs in a 3 tier system i.e. Registration, State
license and Central License. Eligibility Criteria is available on the homepage
of Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS).
Q12. I
am working/manufacturing or conducting food business activities from my home
for a registered Cooperative Society/Gruh Udyog/Mahila Udyog/ Self Help Group
or any similar government registered society. Do I need to obtain separate
FSSAI registration for myself?
Ans: FSSAI
vide order number 03-01/2012/Enf-I/FSSAI dated 21st Jan 2015 exempted
individual members to obtain FSSAI registration certificate. He/she must be a
registered member of the society which is licensed/registered with FSSAI and
subject to all such conditions as laid down in the order.
Q13. I
have pulses/grains milling unit. What kind of license do I need to obtain?
Ans: Pulses/Grains
etc. milling unit comes under Manufacturing Kind of Business. These milling
units exclusively covered under State License irrespective of their production
capacity.
Q14. If
I have more than 10 food vending machines, being operated by third parties with
an annual turnover of more than 12 lakhs, who should get registration?
Ans: In case
where a food vending machine having annual turnover of more than Rs.12 Lacs, it
shall be licensed with FSSAI. For the vending machines having annual turnover
of upto Rs.12 Lacs, the parent entity shall obtain FSSAI license in concurrence
of FSSAI orders numbered 15(6)2018/FLRS/RCD/FSSAI dated 08th July 2019 and 19th
Sep 2019 issued in this regard.
Q15.
Whether NOC from FSSAI is required for export?
Ans: No, NOC
is not required from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for exporting
food products from India however FSSAI License is required to be taken by the
exporter.
Q16.
Are physical documents required to be submitted at Regional/State Offices for
License after submitting online application?
Ans: No,
there is no need to submit physical documents at Regional/ State offices for
Central/ State license.
Q17.
What is the fee for modification of license?
Ans: If there is any change that alters the
information contained in the license certificate (Form C), Food Business
Operator shall apply for modification of license with a fee of Rs. 1000 plus differential fee equal to
difference in annual license fee in case of upgradation.
No fee is
required for modification of non-form C details such as Change in Form IX
Nominee (person responsible for complying conditions of license) or any
supporting documents.
Q18.
Repetition of IEC Code of Importer allowed?
Ans: An
importer cannot submit another application with same IEC unless he deletes
application (complete or incomplete) or surrender license where this particular
IEC used.
Q19. I
have closed down my food business. How to surrender the FSSAI
License/Registration?
Ans: You
need to apply online for surrendering the License or Registration by login into
the same FLRS account from which license/registration application was filed.
After approval of the concerned authority, it will be considered as
surrendered.
Q20. How to transfer the
License from one owner to another in case of death of owner?
Ans: License
can be transferred in case of death of the owner. Transfer application can be
made online. For transferring of License, Death Certificate and Proof of Legal
Heir is required.
Q21.
How and where to make an appeal against the order of Licensing/Registering
Authority?
Ans: Under
Section 32 (4) and 32(5) of FSS Act, 2006, any person who is aggrieved by the
decision of Licensing/Registering Authority, may appeal to the Commissioner of
Food Safety whose decision thereon shall be final. The period within which such
an appeal may be brought shall be fifteen days from the date on which notice of
the decision was served. In case of appeal against an improvement notice it
shall be 15 days or the period specified in the improvement notice, whichever
expires earlier.
Q22. On
which points, inspection of my food business will be conducted?
Ans: Inspections
are conducted on the points of Sanitary and Hygienic Requirements as mentioned
in Schedule 4 of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulations, 2011. Kind of Business wise standardized inspection checklists
used by inspectors are based on Schedule 4 requirements only and are available
at https://fssai.gov.in/cms/inspection-matrices.php.
Q23.
What actions do I need to take on receiving an improvement notice?
Ans: On receipt of improvement notice, you need to
act upon suggestions given for improvement by the concerned authority. A
minimum of 14 days shall be granted by the concerned authority for submitting
compliance report.
If you are aggrieved by the improvement notice
or any decision of the concerned authority, you may appeal under Section 32 of
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to the Commissioner of Food Safety whose
decision thereon, shall be final.
Q24. My License/Registration has been suspended. How suspension
can be revoked?
Ans: In the
improvement notice issued to food business operator (FBO) for suspension, the
ground for suspension is given. FBO is required to take remedial action as
directed in improvement notice and inform Licensing Authority. If satisfied
with the steps taken by the FBO, Licensing Authority may revoke suspension with
or without conducting inspection. The FBO may also appeal against the
Improvement Notice vide Section 32(4) of
FSS Act, 2006.
Q25. Where a FBO can
contact for FLRS/ FoSCoS technical assistance?
Ans: FBO can
contact at toll free help desk no 1800112100 or can mail his query to licensing@fssai.gov.in. Further, the homepage of
Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS)/ Food Safety and Compliance
System (FoSCoS) show “HOW TO APPLY” which provide step by step information for
food business operator to apply for Central/ State License and Registration by
himself.
Q26. How will I know
about the stages/status of my application?
Ans: An
applicant is informed by SMS/Email alert at many stages of application
processing. Moreover the applicant can obtain the status by using facility of
“Track Application Status” on FLRS/FoSCoS.
Q27.
How to renew your license/Registration after expiry?
Ans: FBO
can‟t renew his/her License or Registration if it is not applied before the
expiry of license/registration. Once the license/registration is expired, the
FBO has to apply afresh for a new licences/ registration.
Q28.
What are the online available payment options?
Ans: Payment
can be made online through credit card, debit card and online net banking
facility.
Q29. In what
circumstances application will be rejected?
Ans: Licensing
Officer can reject the application in the case when the required information is
not provided within the stipulated time of 30 days or is convinced that the
applied application is not tenable and cannot be granted. Before refusing
license an applicant shall be given an opportunity of being heard and reasons
for refusal shall be recorded in writing.
Q30. Do pharmacies and
medical stores need to apply for a FSSAI license or registration if they are
selling Health supplements or Nutraceutical products?
Ans: All Food business operators including
pharmacies or medical stores selling Health supplements or Nutraceutical
products need to apply for the FSSAI license or registration.
Q31. What is the FSSAI
License requirement to run a food business in more than one state with the same
name of the company or organization?
Ans: If a Food Business Operator (FBO) has his food
business premises located in two or more than two States, he is required to
obtain a Central License for his Registered Office or Head Office in addition
to license/registration for each unit/premise. Separate license or registration
to be obtained for each unit/premise depending upon that unit‟s capacity or
turnover, from the concerned Central or State licensing authorities.
Further, if there is any food business
activity conducted on Registered Office/Head Office premise, the same shall
also be incorporated in Head Office License.
Q32. Under which circumstances can the Designated Officer (DO)
suspend or cancel the FSSAI license or Registration?
Ans: The DO
may suspend the license of a Food Business Operator (FBO) if they are not complying
with the improvement notice. The DO may further cancel the suspended license
after giving the FBO an opportunity by issuing show cause notice.
Q33. Will license be required for a catering
establishment that comes under the Central Government?
Ans: Yes,
all catering establishments, even those under central Government such as
Railways, Airport, Seaport, and Defence etc. will have to get a license from
FSSAI.
Q34. We
manufacture only food additives. Do I need a license from FSSAI too?
Ans: Yes, FSSAI
license is required for any type of food activities including manufacturing,
trading, distribution and transportation. Therefore, you need license from
FSSAI.
Q35. Is it mandatory for
100% export units to get FSSAI License?
Ans: Yes,
FSSAI license is mandatory for both export and import of food products. You
will need to apply for FSSAI Central License for your export unit.
Q36. I
want to import food items for sale in India. Do I need a license from FSSAI?
Ans: Yes,
you are required to obtain FSSAI‟s Central license on the address as mentioned
in Import Export Code Certificate from DGFT to import food products for sale in
India.
Q37. What is the maximum period for which
FSSAI License/Registration can be applied?
Ans: FSSAI license can be applied or renewed for 1
year up to maximum 5 years at a time.
Q38. How can I check the
authenticity/validity of FSSAI License or registration?
Ans: Consumers or any stakeholder can access and
verify FSSAI Licensed/Registered Food Business Operators (FBOs) through 'Food
Safety Connect' App.
The information can also be accessed through
FBO Search facility available on FSSAI's Food License and Registration System
(FLRS)/ Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS).
Q39.
What is the significance of QR Code on FSSAI License/Registration?
Ans: FSSAI
is dispatching License and Registration to FBOs online with QR code. On
scanning, QR code shows the details of FSSAI License or Registration as
available in FSSAI database. This helps in identifying any fraudulent activity.
Q40. Do
I need to register/mention all food products in FSSAI License which I
manufacture or process in my food premise?
Ans: Food
Business Operators (FBOs) shall only manufacture/process food products after
getting them endorse on FSSAI License. It is clarified that FBOs manufacturing
products without getting them endorse on their License will be treated as
'Conducting Business without License' and shall be prosecuted under relevant
section of FSS Act, 2006 .
Q41.
What are the documents required for FSSAI License? From where do I get the list
of required documents for FSSAI License?
Ans: The
documents are classified according to Kind of Food Business. The list is
available on the Homepage of FSSAI‟s food licensing website
(foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in) under „Supporting Documents‟ tab.
Q42. My
food business is located at Airport. What kind of FSSAI License or Registration
I need to obtain? What is the fee required to obtain FSSAI License or
Registration?
Ans: Food
Business Activities at Airport/Seaport required to obtain Central License. Fee
for FSSAI License for food businesses located at Airport/Seaport is Rs. 7500
per year.
Q43.
How to identify the category of FSSAI License/Registration by number?
Ans: FSSAI License number is of 14 digits and
starts with '1' while FSSAI Registration number is also of 14 digits and starts
with '2'.
Further, the first three
digit pattern of FSSAI Central License out of 14 digit- License number is “100xxxxxxxxxxx‟.
Q44. I
have manufacturing units in multiple states. Will I be required to get a common
license for the company or an individual license for each unit?
Ans: You
will be required to obtain a Central License for the Head Office/Registered
office of your company and individual Central or State license or Registration
Certificate (as per the eligibility criteria of respective units) for each
manufacturing unit in particular State/UT.
Q45.
Are there any authorized facilitators/consultants of FSSAI for filing
applications of FSSAI License/Registration?
Ans: FSSAI
has created an ecosystem of Food Safety Mitras (FSM). Under FSSAI‟s Food Safety
Mitra Scheme, Digital Mitras are being recognized and trained by FSSAI who
provide help to Food Business Operators in filing applications for licenses and
registrations.
Q46.
What is the significance of Nomination of person in Form IX? Is it mandatory to
nominate a person for a food business?
Ans: Every Licensed FBO shall inform the Licensing
authority in Form IX, the particulars relating to the concerned head or the
person in-charge of such establishment, branch, unit, with due certification
that the concerned person has been so nominated for the purpose of compliance
under FSS Act and Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
Every FBO, other than proprietor needs to
nominate a person and convey to Licensing Authorities in Form IX.
Q47. Do
I need to file annual return for my food business activities?
Ans: FSSAI Licensed FBOs involved in Manufacturing
(including repacking and manufacturing of food products by third party
manufacturers) and importing of food products need to submit Annual Returns in
Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year.
Manufacturers of Milk and
Milk products need to submit Half-yearly returns in form D2 within one month of
completion of previous half-year. Formats of D1 and D2 are available on the
homepage of FSSAI‟s licensing website www.foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in.
Merchant Exporter can file Quarterly annual
report through online system.
Q48.
What is the penalty for late or non-submission of Annual Returns?
Ans: Non-submission
of annual return beyond 31st May of every year will attract a late fee of Rs.
100 per day till the date of submission of annual return.
Q49. Is there a mandatory
requirement for all Manufacturers/Processors to compulsorily set-up in- house
food testing laboratory?
Ans: As per condition of License, FBOs involved in
manufacturing/processing of Oils shall have in-house laboratory facility for
analytical testing of products.
Further, FSSAI vide order number
15023/02/2017-QA (pt-2) dated 15th October 2019 has issued directions that all
Dairy Processing units should follow a standardized Scheme of Sampling, Testing
and Inspection for monitoring of internal controls to ensure safe and good
quality of supply of milk and milk products to consumers. Detailed Scheme of
Sampling, Testing and Inspection is attached with the order (available at
FSSAI‟s website). The scheme came into force from 01st Jan 2020.
Q50. Do
I need to give bill/cash memo to the purchaser?
Ans: As per
clause 2.1.14 of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulations, 2011, every FBO involved in Business to Business trade shall give
either separately or in the bill, cash memo, or label, a warranty in Form E to
the purchaser.
Q51.
What are the mandatory conditions of license pertaining to my food business?
Ans: There
are certain Conditions of License as defined in Annexure 3 of Schedule 2 of
Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulations, 2011 which are to be complied with at all times by every FSSAI
Licensed food business operator. FSSAI Licenses (with embedded QR Code) are
being dispatched to Food Business Operators with Conditions of License annexed
to it. Conditions of License are also
available on the homepage of Food Licensing and Registration System.
Q52.
How to declare the manufacturing/processing of fortified food in FSSAI License?
Is it
mandatory to declare manufacturing of Fortified food on FSSAI License?
Ans: Food
business operators manufacturing fortified foods (Wheat, Rice, Milk, Oil and
Salt) are required to get these endorse on their FSSAI License by enclosing lab
test reports of the products.
Q53. I
have FSSAI License, can I use the +F logo on fortified food product labels?
Ans: Even,
if an FBO has the valid FSSAI License, he needs to endorse fortified food in
his/her FSSAI License. Only after approval of endorsement of fortified foods in
FSSAI License, the FBO can use +F logo on endorsed products.
Q54. I have FSSAI License,can I use the Jaivik Bharat (Organic
India) logo on food product labels?
Ans: Even, if an FBO has the valid FSSAI License,
he needs to endorse organic food in his/her FSSAI License by enclosing the
certification of the products obtained from NPOP/PGS-India. Only after approval
of endorsement of organic foods in FSSAI License, the FBO can use Jaivik Bharat
(Organic India) logo on endorsed product labels.
Q55. Do
Chemists Shops and Retailer of general/grocery items need to obtain FSSAI
License or Registration?
Ans: Chemists
Shops, Retailers or any other retailing units are required to obtain FSSAI
License, if they are involved in selling of food products through their
outlets. Eligibility Criteria of FSSAI License/Registration is available on
foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in or call @ 1800112100 (toll free).
Q56.
How do I know the correct Kind of Food Business or eligibility criteria or
category for my food business?
Ans: Definition
of each Kind of Food Business (KoB) is available on homepage of FSSAI‟s
licensing website i.e. www.foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in.
An Eligibility check is also available.
Q57. What is the maximum
time for grant of Registration Certificate after applying?
Ans: A
registration certificate has to be issued by the registration authority within
7 days of the date of making application. In the case, registration authority
wants to conduct inspection of the premise of the applicant, the inspection
must be conducted within 30 days of the date of application and registration to
be issued, if premises found in order as per Schedule 4 of FSS (Licensing and
Registration of food businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Q58.
What is the maximum time for grant of FSSAI License after applying?
Ans: A
license has to be issued by the Licensing Authority within 60 days of making
complete application by an applicant. This time includes scrutinization of
application and inspection of premises by the concerned authority.
Q59.
Where to approach if license is not issued within the prescribed timeline or
unsatisfied by the decision of Licensing authority or application is rejected
or license is suspended/ cancelled by the concerned authority?
Ans: If you
are aggrieved by the decision of concerned licensing or registering authority, you may appeal to the Commissioner of
Food Safety of your State under Section 32 of Food Safety and Standards Act,
2006. Details of Commissioners of
Food Safety of
all States/UTs are available
at https://fssai.gov.in/cms/commissioners-of-food-safety.php.
In case
of Central License, you can write to the Directors of FSSAI
Regional Offices. Details are available at https://www.fssai.gov.in/cms/directory.php.
Q60. In
how many days advance, renewal of license or registration can be filed?
Ans: A
License or registration renewal application can be made as early as 120 days in
advance.
Q61. I
have still some days validity left of my FSSAI License, still the system is
asking for late fee, why and how the late fee is attached to renewal
application?
Ans: As per
regulations, a renewal has to be filed not later than 30 days prior to expiry
of License to avoid the late fee for renewal of License. A late fee of Rs. 100
per day is calculated and added to renewal fee of License. i.e. if you are
applying for renewal on last day of expiry, a late fee of Rs. 100 x 30 = Rs.
3000 will be added to the renewal fee of License.
Q62. I
have submitted the payment/fee of License or registration through offline
Treasury Challan. How do I submit the application?
Ans: In case
license or registration fee is paid through offline treasury challan, the copy
of treasury challan should be self-attested by the FBO and a 17-digit reference
number shall be mentioned on the top of treasury challan. The details of
treasury challan, then, shall be filled and self-attested copy of it shall be
uploaded in the application. The application then finally be submitted.
Q63.
The status of my application shows that License or Registration is issued but I
did not receive the license or registration yet. What is the issue?
Ans: FSSAI
License or registration containing QR code is dispatched to email ids of FBOs
after its issuance. FSSAI License is sent to email-id of nominated person as
declared. FSSAI Registration certificate is also sent to email-id as mentioned by the
applicant. In case, you didn‟t receive the mail of License or registration,
please ensure the correctness of email- ids provided by you.
Q64.
How can I check my FSSAI license renewal status?
Ans: Status
of renewal of any License/Registration can be checked in your FLRS account by
login with user id and password. Other option is to track your application
status in FLRS website at foodlicensing.gov.in.
Q65. What are the other
permissions required for obtaining FSSAI License?
Ans: The
requirement of any other permission to conduct a food business in an area is
determined by District/Local Administration. There is no prerequisite condition
for obtaining permissions to apply for FSSAI License/Registration. However, an
FBO shall ensure that all the permissions have been taken as prescribed by
District/Local Administration prior commencing food business activities.
Q66. I
lost my user id of food licensing system. The recovery mail id is also not
mine. How to recover my license or registration application or user-id?
Ans: Create
a new user-id and send an application duly signed by authorized signatory along
with the copy of License/Registration or Form A or B as applicable, to
Regulatory Compliance Division, FSSAI HQ through email
(enforcement1@fssai.gov.in).
Q67. I
initiated the renewal application before its expiry but got stuck at payment
page. Due to a technical error, I couldn’t complete my renewal application
before the expiry of License or registration. How can I submit incomplete
application?
Ans: As renewal
application can‟t be filed after the expiry date, you need to provide proof
(screenshots) of technical issue faced by you and send it to FSSAI HQ through
email (enforcement1@fssai.gov.in).
After scrutinizing the case at FSSAI HQ, the decision will be communicated to
you if permission is granted to proceed with the existing renewal application.
Unless specifically reverted, no assumption of continuation of the FSSAI
license can be made and the License/ Registration shall be treated as expired.
Q68. I
am holding two FSSAI License, one State License and One Central for my food
business unit. Is it correct to hold two licenses at single premise?
Ans: FSSAI
License is purely premised based. No FBO is allowed to possess more than one
license for single premise.
All kinds of business shall be linked to
single License obtained for single premise. If you are holding one State
License and one Central License, you shall surrender the State License and
apply for modification of Central License to add Kind of Business mentioned in
your State License.
Q69. I
want to manufacture food products for importing country. Food products differ
from the standards as laid down under FSS (Food Products Standards and
Additives) Regulations, 2011. Am I allowed to manufacture such products?
Ans: Manufacturers of food products meant for
export are allowed to follow the standards of importing country.
These FBOs need to declare to concerned
Licensing Authorities that they shall not exhibit or expose such products in
Indian market until or unless prior product approval is taken for such products
from FSSAI HQ.
Q70.
The production capacity of my manufacturing unit has been increased and now, I
am falling under Central License. How can I update the production capacity?
Ans: As and when the production capacity of a
manufacturing unit gets changed, it shall be communicated to concerned
Licensing Authorities, through License modification application.
Further, if the change in production capacity
leads to change in criteria of License i.e. from State to Central, then FBO
must apply for Central License and surrender State License.
Q71. I
get my products manufactured through third party. Do I need FSSAI License? If
yes, what is the Kind of Business for obtaining License for such business?
Ans: FBOs who get their products manufactured
through third party manufacturers need to obtain FSSAI License under "Relabeller‟ Kind of Business (KoB).
For determining the eligibility criteria, the
cumulative production capacity or number of States/UTs where third party
manufacturers are located shall be considered.
Q72. Do
Wine/Liquor retail shops require FSSAI License?
Ans: Alcohol
is covered under the definition of food under section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006.
FBOs involved in any stage of activity related to alcohol must be licensed or
registered under FSSAI. Refer Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages)
Regulation, 2018 available at https://fssai.gov.in/cms/food-safety-and- standards-regulations.php
Q73. Do Water/Food ATMs,
Vending Machines require FSSAI License or Registration?
Ans: The
parent entity owning the Water/Food ATMs, Vending Machines shall obtain FSSAI
License and declare all the locations where these machines or vending units are
placed.
Q74. Do caterers catering in Marriages, parties require FSSAI
License or Registration?
Ans: Yes. Caterers shall
obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.
Q75. Do
Temples offering prashad, organising langar or bhandara need FSSAI License or
Registration?
Ans: Yes.
Temples shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility
criteria.
Q76. Do NGOs involved in distribution of surplus food require
FSSAI License or Registration?
Ans: Such
NGOs shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility
criteria.
Q77. Do Cloud Kitchens (with no seating arrangements) require
FSSAI License or Registration?
Ans: Yes.
Cloud Kitchens shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the
eligibility criteria.
Q78.
Which FBOs fall under the category of e-Commerce FBOs?
Ans: FBOs
providing e-Commerce/online platform for transaction or sale or activity as
defined under section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006 are required to obtain FSSAI
License under e-Commerce category. Such License shall be applied on Head Office/Registered
Office address.
Q79.
Online platforms providing only listing of FBOs require FSSAI License?
Ans: A
platform that only lists FBOs but does not engage in any activity mentioned
under Section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006 are not required to obtain FSSAI license.
However they must list only those FBOs who possess valid FSSAI License or
Registration.
Q80.
FBO selling his/her products through his/her own e-Commerce/online platform
require FSSAI License under e-Commerce?
Ans: Yes,
FBOs selling their products through their own e-Commerce platform are required
to obtain FSSAI License under e-Commerce category also.
Q81.
Are Direct Sellers exempted from obtaining FSSAI License or Registration?
Ans: No,
Direct Sellers are not exempted from obtaining FSSAI License or Registration.
Only in the case, where Direct Selling entities willing to take
responsibilities of their Direct Sellers and have given them in writing for
owning of such responsibilities, Direct Sellers are not required to obtain
FSSAI registration certificates.
Direct Sellers falling under the category of
FSSAI License need to obtain a License under all circumstances.
Q82.
Can License for proprietary food be taken for Formulated Supplements for
Children for age group 24-36 months?
Ans: As per
FSSAI order 15(15) 2018/CLAs/RCD/FSSAI dated 18th October 2019, License for
proprietary food cannot be granted for Formulated Supplements for Children for
age group 24-36 months under category13.2 Complementary foods for infants and
young children.
Q83.
Which Food Business Operators are classified as Repackers?
Ans: Repacking
means packing of food products into different sizes with labelling after doing
minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from
wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition
or formulation is not affected or changed.
A repacker is a deemed manufacturer and shall
follow all provisions of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulations, 2011 meant for a manufacturer.
Q84.
Which Food Business Operators are classified as Relabellers?
Ans: Relabellers
are deemed manufacturers and shall ensure all Schedule 4 conditions laid down
for manufacturers. A Relabeller does not manufacture product by own instead do
agreement/contract with third party manufacturers for product manufacturing.
Q85. Is
Star-rating certificate issued by the Ministry of Tourism required for
obtaining FSSAI License?
Ans: FSSAI
vide its order 12(1)2019/Hotel and Restaurant Association/RCD/FSSAI dated 7th
Feb 2019 clarified that Star-rating certificate is not a prerequisite document
for Hotels to obtain FSSAI License.
In case, Hotel has obtained Star-rating
certificate from the Ministry of Tourism (HRACC), the FBO needs to upload the
same, otherwise, FBO needs to upload a self-declaration that he has not opted
for star-rating from Ministry of Tourism (HRACC). Hotels without Ministry of
Tourism‟s Star rating are categorised along with one and two star Hotels for obtaining
FSSAI License. Further, Hotels rated Five Star and above by Ministry of Tourism
need to obtain Central License and rest are needed to obtain State
License/Registration.
Q86. Is there any requirement of NOC from
Central Ground Water Authority for FSSAI License?
Ans: Yes. If
an FBO is extracting groundwater( located in over-exploited areas) to conduct
food business activities, he needs to obtain NOC from Central Ground Water
Authority, prior applying for FSSAI License. Refer Order no. 5(9)2017/CLA/DO
Mumbai/RCD/FSSAI dated 02.01.2018.
Q87.
Does a milk seller/ milkman require an FSSAI license/registration? Even if he
is selling his milk to consumers directly.
Ans: Yes.
All milk sellers/milkmen require FSSAI registration certificates, if they are
selling milk and milk products up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum. If their sales
cross Rs. 12 Lacs per annum, they need to obtain FSSAI License.
Q88.
Does a milk collection/chilling center require an FSSAI License/Registration?
Ans: Yes. A milk collection or chilling center
requires an FSSAI License/Registration depending upon the volume of milk
handled by the center.
In case, a centralised milk
chilling/collection center is registered/licensed with FSSAI, then individual
small chilling centers (set up at village level or so) need not to be
individually registered with FSSAI. Their compliance of FSS Act and Rules and
Regulations made therein shall be borne by Centralised milk chilling/collection
center.
Q89.
Does a milk seller/ milkman who supplies his whole production of milk to a
Cooperative Society require an FSSAI license/registration?
Ans: If a
milkman/ vendor is a registered vendor of Cooperative Society and selling his
whole production of milk to that society, he is exempted from obtaining FSSAI
Registration. In that case, Cooperative Society has to be licensed or
registered with FSSAI.
Q90. If I am a canteen in
a Central/State Government Office/ Educational Institution/ Bhawan/ Hospital/
Jail or similar establishment - what license should I get - state or central
licence?
Ans: If you are a private food business operator (FBO) running canteen in a
Central/State Government Organization, you are required to apply for
Registration /State License/ Central License as per the eligibility criteria
available on the homepage of Food Licensing and Registration System/ Food
Safety Compliance System.
In case, the canteens at Central Government
organizations/establishments are being run by Central Government organization itself, then the online application
for license/registration shall be made as per the criteria given below on Food
Licensing and Registration System/ Food Safety Compliance System.
Type |
Eligibility
Criteria |
Fee |
i.
Central Registration |
Canteen‟s
Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs |
Fee:
Rs. 100 |
ii.
Central License |
Canteen‟s
Annual Turnover of more than Rs. 12 Lacs |
Fee:
Rs. 2000 |
Q91. My
FSSAI License number has changed. Can I use the pre-printed packaging material
with older FSSAI License number?
Ans: In case
of change of name, address or License number, you can apply for permission to
use pre-printed packaging material. The request for permission shall be sent to
FSSAI HQ with the prescribed fee. Refer FSSAI orders no. 12(2)2016/FBO Representation/Enf/FSSAI
& 12(2)2017/FBO Representation/Enf/FSSAI dated 23/11/2016 & 14.11.2017
respectively, available at website (www.fssai.gov.in).
Q92.
Where can I approach if I have a complaint against a Food Business Operator?
Ans: You can
raise your
food related grievance
at FSSAI‟s food
safety connect portal (https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/cmsweb/).
You can also download the „Food Safety Connect‟ app. Every lodged complaint is
assigned a unique number through which a complainant can track the status of
his/her complaint.
Q93. If
I am an importer- do I need a licence- which one?
Ans: Yes,
all Importers need to obtain FSSAI Central License under Importer Category.
They can only import such food products whose standards have been laid down by
FSSAI. For the products whose standards are not specified by FSSAI, they first
need to obtain product approval from Standards Division, FSSAI. For more info,
refer Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulation, 2017 available at https://www.fssai.gov.in/cms/food-safety-and- standards-regulations.php.
Q94. I
already have a FSSAI’s State license. Can I import food products on the same
license?
Ans: Refer Q 93. FBOs need to obtain FSSAI‟s
Central License under Importer category for importing food products in India.
If you already have a
FSSAI‟s State License, you are required to obtain a FSSAI Central License for
Importer Category and those categories (Kind of Businesses) which are already
endorsed on your existing State License.
Further, you are also required to surrender your existing
State License as no Food Business Operator is allowed to possess two FSSAI Licenses
for same premise.
Q95. What does ‘food products handled’ mean in
context of Annual Returns as specified under Clause 2.1.13 (1) of FSS
(Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011?
Ans. Here the word 'food products handled' means -
the food activity for which FSSAI license has been granted.
·
If the Kind of Business (in FSSAI License) is
Manufacturer/Repacker/Relabeller, then 'food products handled' would mean ‘all food products endorsed in FSSAI
License which were manufactured/processed including repacking and manufacturing
by third party manufacturers during the previous Financial Year’.
·
Similarly, if the Kind of Business (in
License) is Importer, then 'food products handled' would mean 'food products imported during the previous
Financial Year ' by the FBO.
For other Kind of Businesses (Such as
Distributor, Wholesaler, Retailer, Storage, Transporter and Food Services etc.)
the provision of submission of annual return is not applicable, at present.
Q96. I
am holding a FSSAI Registration Certificate for Manufacturing of food items. Do
I need to submit annual return?
Ans. No.
Petty Food Business Operators (FBOs) who are holding FSSAI Registration
Certificate (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx) are not required to submit annual return. Only
FSSAI Licensed FBOs involved in Manufacturing and Importing of Food Products
are required to submit annual returns in form D1 and D2 (Refer Q47 also).
Q97. I
want to start food/catering services through Food Truck. Which is the
appropriate Kind of Business/Food Category for applying FSSAI
License/Registration?
Ans. Food Trucks are covered under „Food Vending Establishment‟ Kind of Business. You need to choose “Food Vending Establishment‟ and thereafter appropriate Food Product Category from available 1 to 16. For example, FPC 16 is for Prepared Foods.
Q98. As
per Clause 10.1.2 i.e. Health status under Schedule IV (Part II) of the Food
Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses),
Regulations 2011, arrangements shall be made to get the food handlers/employees
of the establishment medically examined once in a year to ensure that they are
free from any infectious, contagious and other communicable diseases. This one
year is a financial year or calendar year?
Ans: In the
case of medical examination, the year referred to in Clause 10.1.2 shall be
reckoned as a financial year. The FBO may in a given financial year get his
employees/food handlers tested at any time. Further in case of new food
business, new recruits will have to undergo the medical examination before or
at the time of joining.
Q99. As
per point no.12 of Annexure 3 i.e. Conditions of License, testing of relevant
chemical and/or microbiological contaminants in food products through own or
NABL accredited/FSSAI notified labs is to be done at least once in a six
months. Kindly clarify this six months starts from which month of the year?
Ans: A
financial year has two slots of six months i.e. 1st April to 30th September and
1st October to 31st March, 2020.FBO‟s need to get food products tested within
these 2 slots of 6 months as per their convenience.
Source- https://fssai.gov.in/
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