Overview of FSSAI License Renewal
Every Food Business Operator (FBO) in India must obtain the FSSAI license. Food License ensures that the food business operator is providing standard quality food to its consumer. FSSAI has evolved a comprehensive system of licensing and registration when the requisite criteria are met. Renewal is essential if you want to continue running the food business legally and followingthe FSSAI regulations. The license remains valid for a certain period and the validity varies from 1 to 5 years of period.
Most of the operators don’t realize that FSSAI License renewal is equivalently important as that of getting the FSSAI License. An FSSAI License is required to renew in its validity period itself. Any food entrepreneur who needs to start a business in the food industrial, be it food processing/food manufacturing, packaging/distributing has to file for FSSAI Renewal.
Types of FSSAI License Renewal
There are 3 types of FSSAI License Renewal, which are given below:-
Basic FSSAI License Renewal:
Basic FSSAI License Renewal is applicable for all Food Business operators under basic registration having turnover is less than ₹12 Lakhs.State FSSAI License Renewal:
The State FSSAI license renewal is applicable for all Food business operators whose Turnover is within ₹12 Lakh- ₹20 Crore. The FSSAI License renewal fee depends upon the eligibility of the food business and the validity of the license.Central FSSAI License Renewal:
The food business operator having a turnover of more than Rs. 20 crore comes under FSSAI Central License. Furthermore, they have to receive a Central FSSAI License Renewal before the expiry of their validity.
