Updated on August 20, 2024 01:46:25 PM
In order to secure an FSSAI license in India for the operation of a canteen, one needs to go through a process that would ensure that the business complies with the provisions of the law on food safety and hygiene. This article gives a step-by-step procedure on how to go about obtaining the license, and the documents needed, and the fees charged. Finding the right type of FSSAI license according to the size and annual turnover of the canteen business – basic registration, state license, central license. Subsequently, obtain and organize the supporting documents which usually consist of Identification, Address proof, Trade licenses, business registration documents and a list of the offered foods.
The process of application entails the submission of documents on the FoSCoS, which belongs to the FSSAI. You will need to submit all the completed documents with filings such as the Food Safety Management Plan and the application fees that apply to its submission. After filing your application, it will be processed by the authorities; they may pay you a visit to your canteen and investigate whether or not the canteen meets the required FSSAI standards.
If your application gets approval, you will be granted FSSAI license to legally operate your business of canteen and also to ensure that all foods being sold are safe and of good quality. By knowing and practicing the steps outlined above, you will be in a position to STAY LICENSED and; once you are licensed, have a hitch free licensing process.
A canteen is a eating place normally found in institutions like school, colleges, offices, hospitals, and industries, etc was meant to provide food and beverages to a certain section of society. Effectively it easily becomes a food place for whoever is in the compound, offering a variety of foods and drinks that may be suitable for the staff, student or worker. Canteens are another facility of directly related organizational structure; they are either run by the institution or through a contracted third party company and generally have fixed time tables for breakfast and lunch and in some occasions supper.
The type of food offered in a canteen can be as simple as tea and cakes and biscuits to sandwiches and milkshakes right up to the 3 course meals depending on the size of the canteen and its purpose. Special services can also be provided by some of the canteens such as being involved in catering services for certain occasions and even coming up with special meals that would suit certain organizations. Essentially, the main function of a canteen is to meet the user’s need for cheap, easily accessible and healthy meals. The hygiene of foods needs to be checked by health officials to ensure that all canteens serving people provide produce that is safe to eat.
Obtaining an FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license for a canteen can provide several benefits:
To obtain an FSSAI license for your Canteen in India, you must follow a structured registration process. Here’s a detailed overview of the steps involved:
Depending on your business's annual turnover, you will need to apply for one of the following types of FSSAI licenses:
Before starting the application process, gather the necessary documents.
You can apply for the FSSAI license online through the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal. Here are the steps:
After making your application, the concerned authorities will scrutinize your documents. They can pay you a visit with an intention of carrying out a physical assessment of your food business in relation to food hygiene standards.
In the case of a successful fulfillment of all the stipulated requirements your application is granted a registration certificate by FSSAI. This certificate will include. This is because after it has been processed, you can access it on the FoSCoS portal for download.
According to the rule and regulation of FSSAI, it becomes compulsory to hang your FSSAI registration certificate at your business place when you are open for operation.
License from FSSAI has to be renewed before they expire. torch puts forward that to assure compliance with legislation, it is possible to monitor the expiry date of using certain products to avoid being penalized. The renewal process is nearly the same as would be the first application of the procedures outlined above.
To successfully register and obtain the FSSAI licenses, you will need to prepare the following documents:
| Type of Registration | FSSAI License Fee | GST on FSSAI rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic License | 100₹ per annum | 18% GST |
| State License | 2000-5000₹ per annum | 18% GST |
| Central License | 7500₹ per annum | 18% GST |
| Renewal of License | The Renewal fees for the license is same as per the annual fees | |
The Food Safety and Standards Act of India also lays down the operational requirement to run a canteen legally which is the FSSAI license. The steps include identification of the type of license needed which include Basic Registration, State License or Central License depending on the size and turnover of the canteen. Other requirements you will be required to present include; Identification of the applicant, Business registration documents and the Food Safety Management Plan. All theses have to be done through the FoSCoS portal, pay the requisite fees and in case of certain shaped or types of vehicles one has to undergo an inspection as well. After the issuing of a license, make sure to hang the license where it can be easily seen. This license guarantees that you operate within the legal requirements of food hygiene, and this in turn leads to an increase in the trust of the customers, which will reflect on the quality of the food supplied thus making your canteen to be recognized as a professional one.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
.svg)
FSSAI license is a license that is granted to an organization or an establishment involved in food business to show that the organization meets the legal requirements to food safety as laid down by FSSAI. It is necessary for canteens to legally trade and guarantee customers about the standard of food being sold.
To register, an application has to be made online through the FoSCoS portal for Food Safety Compliance System. You can register on this portal through creating the application form, getting the application form and the list of documents that are to be attached to it, and the fee that the applicant has to pay.
The response of the authorities will be casting a look at your application. Regulatory authorities may pay you a visit with a view of conducting physical checks on your canteen to see that you are marrying the food safety standards to the letter. After that, you will be issued your FSSAI license.
Processing time might take some time and averagely it takes about three weeks after the application was made to have the license.
Speak Directly to our Expert Today
Reliable
Affordable
Assured
Call us on
+91 9821113117
[Mon - Sat, 10am - 7pm]
Write to us
809, 8th Floor, Madhuban Building,
Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019
Reliable
Affordable
Assurity
They've been very helpful in our registration with ICEGATE. It was a small thing with a small amount paid which somehow escalated to a very painful procedure. Never did they say "You've only paid so much. It's too much effort for us.".
Very pleased with their service. Prompt, professional and great communication. Definitely recommend. Special mention for Ms. Razia - she handled our case.
Professional Utilities is fully professional in their work, Rates are too low and genuine. Services and satisfaction are high so I highly recommended Professional Utilities.
They are one of the most genuine and reasonable people. I applied for lmpc certificate through them and they charged me a very nominal amount as compared to what other firms asked .
