FSSAI Registration/License Renewal
The validity of FSSAI registration/license extends from 1 to 5 year depending upon the number of years chosen by the food operator. The cost of the license, however, increases with the number of years which he has applied for. As per the FSSAI guidelines, you need to apply for the FSSAI License Renewal within 30 days of the expiration of the existing one.

If the renewal application is not filed within this time, then a penalty of Rs. 100 will be charged for each day of delay. If FSSAI registration/license is not renewed within its validity period, then the license is considered expired and the business operator has to stop its business activity at the premises. The business operator will have to apply for a new license if they wish to restart the business.
Therefore, it is always advisable to renew your FSSAI food license at the time which is provided in order to avoid penalties. The process of renewal of FSSAI Registration/ license is the same as the process that is to be followed for application of new FSSAI registration/ license.

Procedure for FSSAI Registration/ License renewal:

• Fill Form A (Basic FSSAI Registration) or Form B (Central or State FSSAI license) in accordance with the previous license along with the self-attested documents as mentioned under the guidelines of Food Safety and Standards Act, Regulations/Laws.
• On receipt of the fully filled FSSAI Registration/ License renewal application the authority will inspect it. The authority shall send its competent officers to conduct the inquiry of the establishment. FSSAI officer shall thereafter conduct a detailed inquiry and inspection of the place of Food Business and thoroughly inspects the standards and other guidelines in relation to your food business and formulates its report.
• FSSAI Registration/ license is required to be issued within 60 days by the appropriate authority. if no response is received from the authority within 60 days, then, you can run your food business without waiting for any reply.

(Prices are exclusive of GST)

Modification of FSSAI Registration/License
Food Business Operators (FBOs) are required to report any changes in the business to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) within a reasonable time. Any changes related to kind of business, scale of production, products category or formulation, adding new business, address change, change in communication details or change in the product category etc. should be reported. Once the FSSAI License or registration (Form C) has been granted, any change that alters the information contained in the license certificate (Form C) shall apply for modification of license with the fee equivalent to one year license fee.

Key points in Modification

• Modification of FSSAI license or registration is of 2 types:
  • Form C Modification – For the modification of information printed on Form C.
  • Non – Form C Modification – For the modification of supporting information and documents.

• No fee is required to be paid for Non-Form C modification.
• The application for modification requires re-submission of all the documents submitted at the time of applying for license.
• Food Business Operator needs to give a declaration stating the changes for which application has been filed along with supporting evidence or proof of change along with the application, as required.
• The application for modification is scrutinized by Designated Officer (DO) with reference to the existing Form C. On scrutiny, the DO may raise query or objection on the application, seeking clarification or required additional information from the FBO, the response to which is required to be given within 30 days.

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This information is in summary form and is therefore intended for general guidance only. It is not intended to be a substitute for detailed research or the exercise of professional judgment. Mind Sync does not accept any responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any information provided herein. On any specific matter, reference should be made to the appropriate advisor.

(Prices are exclusive of GST)