FSSAI registration
This is the primary kind of food license and it is issued for:
Businesses that is small in turnover – 12 Lakh INR approximately
FBO that is at the budding stage like a dairy with a capacity of less than 500 ltr/day.
Trades like tea shops, canteens, food processors and small warehouses ideally require this licence. It can be upgraded when the business begins to expand in capacity and profit.
The State Licence:
- Companies that have a profit greater than 12 lakhs and less than 20 Crores INR require the state license. Some examples are:
- Dairies with a capacity of over 50,000 litres/day
- Hotels with a 3-star rating and above
- An exception here is the catering business. Irrespective of their turnover, they have to apply for a state license and not a basic FSSAI license.
The Central License:
- The above two licences were for small and mid-sized trades generally intra state. The central registration is for bigger businesses. It is issued to:
- Companies that supply food to government offices and departments.
- Trades that have a turnover of over Rs. 20 Crores.
- Food import and export commerce