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Applying for the right FSSAI Food licence in Nagaland

Food Business Operators have to mandatorily receive their FSSAI Food Licences according to a rule passed by the Government. Applying for the licence allows the FSSAI to conduct reviews and make sure that the establishment meets their basic requirements to be safe for the public. The main reason for this is the standardisation of processes for Food Operators, and the protection of their clientele from adulteration or sub-par food items.

Details of a Food Business Operator

According to the Food Safety and Standard Act of 2006, Food Business Operators are any private or public establishments that might either work profit or charity. They could be working at any stage of manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food, imports and including food services, sale of food, or food ingredients. Additionally, they have more roles and responsibilities toward achieving food safety in their business and for their customers.

Procedure for FSSAI Registration

1. FSSAI Registration starts by submitting Form A or Form B to the Food and Safety Department. These forms differ depending on the establishment and their turnover and scale, implying they receive different licences as well.
2. The Food and Safety Department can accept or decline an application in an hour, after its submission and have to inform the applicant, in writing, the reasons for declining the application.
3. After accepting the application, the Department permits a registration certificate with a unique number and photo of the applicant.
4. The Food Business Operators must display the certificate of registration at the place of business during the business hours. It should be visible, as well.

Various types of FSSAI Licences

The licenses that FBOs apply for differ based on the scale of operation of the food business and the number of branches they have across India.

1. FSSAI Registration Central License
   Food business operators like Importers, 100% Export Oriented Units, large manufacturers, operators in the Central Government agencies, airports, seaports are required to obtain a Central Food License. The Central Government issues the Central license and FBOs have to apply and receive one from their head office, especially if they have operations in more than one Indian State. Finally, FBOs with annual turnovers of more than 20 crores get one of these licences.
2. FSSAI Registration State License
   Small to medium-sized manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailers, marketers, distributors need an FSSAI State License. The State Government issues the State License and applies to single establishment businesses, usually working with a turnover of more than 12 lakh.
3. FSSAI Registration
   Food business operators including, petty food manufacturers and small manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailers, marketers, distributors require this type of registration if their annual turnover is less than 12 lacs. The State Government issues the FSSAI Registration, and it varies based on eligibility, allowing an FBO to fall under the State Licence or Registration license.

The validity of an FSSAI license extends from one to five years, which depends on the Indian State where the FBO applies for their FSSAI licence, or the number of years chooses. The more years selected, the higher the cost of the license will be but in the long run, applying for a longer duration works out cheaper. As per the FSSAI guidelines, applicants need to apply for the renewal of the license, 30 days before expiration, since its renewal takes about 60 days.