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Food is the lifeblood of survival, and it is the provider's responsibility to ensure its quality. Food, like any other product, also requires a stamp from an approved organisation. And that is the FSSAI in India (Food Safety and Standards Authority). FSSAI is a self-governing organisation that reports to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India. It is in charge of licencing and regulating food safety and hygiene standards across the country for food business operators. It also offers FSSAI registration for retailers, eCommerce, grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses. According to the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 (FSS Act), all food providers (retailers, restaurants, etc.) must complete the FSSAI registration process to obtain the licence certificate to run the food business smoothly. Customers are increasingly concerned about the food they consume, so any business involved in the food industry must register with FSSAI. What Do You ...

The Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Enterprises) Regulation, 2011, governs the licence and registration of food businesses in India. According to the law, if a food business operator is engaged in the production, storage, transportation, or distribution of food goods, they must obtain an FSSAI registration or licence. Depending on the business's size and type, food licence registration may be necessary. We examine the distinction between an FSSAI registration and licence in this blog. FSSAI Registration  Each and every operator of a small food business must apply for food licence registration. Petty food business owners include anyone who: Produces or sells any food item themselves, or through a small retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor, or temporary stall holder;   Distributes food items, excluding catering services, at any religious or social event;  Other food enterprises, such as small-scale, home-based, or related sectors, or smal...