Kinds of FSSAI Registration

Kind of Business

Criteria

Type of License

e.g Gol gappa stall, fruits/vegetables vendors, snacks stall, Tea Stall,Samosa, Bread pakoda, retail shops, Temporary Food Stalls like Chinese food stall, South Indian Food etc.

Temporary or fixed stall or food premise involved in preparation, storage, distribution and sale of food products that can be served as a snacks/ tea/coffee and similar variants.

Hawker – Selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or movable carts) from one location to other

Note: Registration for Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors, License for rest according to Eligibility criteria

More than 2500 MT of Milk Solid Per annum

501 MT – 2500 MT of Milk Solids per annum

2.5 MT – 500 MT of Milk Solids per annum

Upto 2.5 MT of Milk Solids per annum

Meat shop, Chicken Shop, Mutton Shop
Lamb Meat etc.

Meat processing means further processing of slaughtered animals/poultry birds into meat & meat products, packaging, storing & transportation of meat & meat products.

Fish processing means handling, processing of fish, manufacturing of fish products, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of fish and fish products.

Manufacturing/Processing Unit means a person/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product.

This term includes, but is not limited to contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufactures or processes a food product.

Manufacturing or processing means each step in conversion of raw material derived from livestock and agricultural produce into products for intermediate or final consumption. The process includes procurement, receipt, preparation, Manufacturing/processing, packaging, storage, distribution & transportation of food products.

Repacking means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or changed.

No Grains, Cereals or Pulses Milling Units

All Grains, Cereals, Pulses Milling units without any limit on Production capacity.

Cold/refrigerated storage is an activity where refrigerated/ frozen food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in refrigeration/ freezing storage facilities.

Controlled Atmosphere storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in controlled atmosphere storage facilities. A controlled atmosphere, generally used for storage of dry commodities & agricultural produce in which the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as the temperature and humidity of a storage room are regulated.

Storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in storage facilities, also called warehouses, godowns, etc

Transportation is an activity of transporting food products (both packed and bulk) from one location to another in vehicles/containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/ wagon, oil/milk tankers etc.

Food Trucks are also covered in this category

Kind of Business

Criteria

License

Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.

Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.

Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer.

Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end user.

E.g. Retail Shop/ Fish/ Meat/Poultry shop/ seller/ Sweet Shop/ Snacks/ Confectionery or Bakery Shop

Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self.

Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.

Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services.

In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.

Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.

Canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the
institution

Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and /or transport of food for consumption of a group at a venue of ceremony / celebration / ritual / institution.

Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall / cart/ machine by an individual or by automation.

Boarding houses serving food
A building providing food and lodging for paying guest.

Banquet halls with food catering arrangements
A specified area such as hall which is used for the purpose of hosting parties / ceremonies involved in preparation and serving of food to customers for consumption.

Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas
An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such as home based caterer or restaurants to customers.

Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder
A stand / booth / compartment / small covered area being used for preparation and / or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This  structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed).

Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc
A stand / booth / compartment / small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.

Importers importing food items including food ingredients and additives for commercial use

Import is an activity where articles of trade from a foreign source is brought into a domestic market in the course of trade

Documents for License as per the business activity – Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail

Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting central government agencies

Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food at
airports/seaports

Documents for License as per the business activity – Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail

The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide. The programme supplies free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government, government aided, local body, Education Guarantee Scheme, and alternate innovative education centres, Madarsa and Maqtabs supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and National Child Labour Project schools run by the ministry of labour. Caterer preparing and transporting food to institutions under
Midday meal scheme.

Canteens serving food under mid day meal scheme in Schools

a) Documents for License for 100% Export Oriented Units b) Documents for License for Trader/Merchant Exporter c) Documents for License for Manufacturer Exporter

E-commerce also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. Ecommerce is often used to refer to the sale of physical products online, but it can also describe any kind of commercial transaction that is facilitated through the internet.

Food Business Operators having food business activities in two or more States/UTs have to declare one Head Office/Registered Office.

Documents for Head office License only
Documents for Head Office License along with Food Business Activity