FSSAI登録 | FSSAI登録の種類

1. FSSAIとは？

FSSAI（インド食品安全基準局）は、インド政府保健・家族福祉省傘下の独立機関です。2006年に設立されたこの政府機関は、インド国内の食品関連事業者に対し、ライセンスの発行および食品の安全性と衛生基準の規制を行うことを目的としています。

食品関連事業を営む場合、FSSAIへの登録およびFSSAIライセンスの取得が義務付けられています。本記事では、インドでFSSAIライセンスを取得するための基本的な法的側面について解説します。詳細については、以下をご覧ください。

2. FSSAI登録とは？

FSSAI登録は、食品関連事業に従事するすべての事業者に必要です。製造業者、食品パッケージのトレーダー、レストラン経営者など、業態を問わず14桁のFSSAI登録番号の取得が義務付けられています。食品を製造する場合は、食品パッケージにFSSAIライセンス番号を記載する必要があります。

3. なぜFSSAI登録が重要なのか？

第一に、FSSAIライセンスの取得は法的に義務付けられているためです。それ以外にも、FSSAIライセンスの取得が重要である理由がいくつかあります。詳細については以下をご確認ください。

• 食品は消費者の健康に直接影響を与える可能性があるため、ビジネスにおいて最も慎重を期すべき分野の一つです。そのため、インド食品安全基準局は食品の安全性に関して厳格な方針を維持しています。食品関連事業者（FBO）は、ライセンスを取得する際、これらの規制方針を遵守する必要があります。

• FSSAIライセンスの登録時には、政府当局による食品の検証が行われます。そのため、食品製品のライセンスを取得することで、顧客からの信頼性が大幅に高まります。

• 食品ライセンスの目的は、特定の組織が製造する食品を化学的に検査し、混入物による消費者の健康被害を防ぐことにあります。ご存知の通り、食品業界は混入に関する疑念を抱かれやすい側面があります。FSSAIライセンスを取得していれば、こうした不当な非難を回避することができます。

• ライセンスの取得は、食品のマーケティングにも役立ちます。食品パッケージにFSSAIのロゴとライセンス番号を直接表示できるため、基準と品質の面でブランドの信頼性が大きく向上します。

• 最後に、食品事業を営む上でFSSAIライセンスを取得しない場合の罰則は、ライセンス取得費用よりもはるかに高額です。したがって、インドで食品事業を行うのであれば、FSSAIライセンスを取得するのが最も賢明な選択です。

4. FSSAI登録の種類

FSSAIのライセンス制度は、3つのカテゴリーに分類されます。1つは基本登録で、その他の2つのFSSAI登録として、州登録と中央登録があります。これらのカテゴリーは、事業規模や内容に応じて適用されます。

4.1 FSSAI基本登録

小規模な食品関連事業者は、FSSAI基本登録を選択できます。具体的には、年間売上高が120万ルピー以下の事業者が対象です。小規模な食品製造業者、販売業者、倉庫所有者、小売業者、または流通業者は、この基本登録を行う必要があります。

4.2 FSSAI州ライセンス

2011年FSS規則のスケジュール1に該当せず、年間売上高が120万ルピー以上（2億ルピー以下）の事業者は、事業を継続するために州ライセンスを取得する必要があります。また、売上高に関わらず、すべての穀物、シリアル、豆類の製粉ユニットは、州のFSSAIライセンスを取得しなければなりません。

4.3 FSSAI中央ライセンス

複数の州で事業を展開し、2011年FSS規則のスケジュール1に該当する食品関連事業者は、中央ライセンスを取得する必要があります。また、年間売上高が2億ルピー以上の事業者も、中央FSSAIライセンスの取得が必須です。

5. Who needs FSSAI registration?

Every food business needs to be registered with FSSAI, the FSSAI registration is a basic license for all. This category covers the following FBOs-

• FBOs with an annual turnover of less than 12 lakhs per annum.
• Temporary stall vendors selling food also need FSSAI registration.
• Any person who manufactures or sells food by himself/ herself.
• People who distribute food in a social gathering or religious conventions except for caterers.
• Small retailers dealing in food products need FSSAI registration.
• Cottage industries who function as FBOs

6. List of food business falling under the purview of Central Licensing Authority (schedule 1 of FSS Regulations, 2011)

• Dairy units along with milk chilling units can handle the processing of more than 50,000 liters of liquid milk per day or 2500 metric tons of solid milk annually.

• Vegetable oil-producing or processing units that process vegetable oil through the solvent extraction process and refineries having a capacity of more than 2 metric tons per day.

• Slaughterhouses that are equipped to slaughter more than 50 large animals or a minimum of 150 small animals are also covered under Schedule 1 of FSSAI Regulations, 2011.

• Meat processing units can process more than 500 kg of meat per day or 150 metric tons of meat per annum.

• Except for the units mentioned in I and IV, all other food processing units having types of machinery such as relabelled and repackers with a capacity of 2 metric tons per day except grains, cereals, and pulses milling units.

• Businesses that import food items or food ingredients and additives for commercial uses.

• Food business operators who manufacture food items, ingredients, or substances or use certain processing technologies to process or both whose safety is not established by these regulations or don't have a history of safe use or introduced in the country are also covered under schedule 1.

7. Cases When to apply Central FSSAI Licenses and State FSSAI Licenses

8. Results Of Non-compliance of FSSAI License

Under the FSSAI, any licensed or registered individual has to adhere to the FSS Act's regulations, 2006. The Officer in charge of food safety generally controls the inspection of the FBOs facility & identifies the compliance level under the regulation by maintaining a checklist. On the basis of compliance level, the officer in charge of food safety spots it as:

• Non-compliance (NC)
• Compliance (C)
• Partial compliance (PC)
• Not applicable/Not observed (NA)

On the basis of the above subject, an up-gradation notice can be issued anytime if it's required as per Sec 32 under the FSSAI Act, 2006. The license may be canceled if the business organization breaks the Compliance related to the improvement notice. Any FBO affronted by the notice may appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety even though the decision will be taken by the Honourable High Court or Food safety tribunal.

9. Penalties Related To The Non-compliance with FSSAI Act, 2006

Penalties associated with the Non-compliance are listed below:

10. FSSAI License Renewal

The FSSAI license is effective in commencing the business dealing with food products; likewise, the renewal of the license is an essential factor in operating the business without complexities. 

The validity of the issued license is for 1 or 5 years, so the business must apply for the license renewal 30 days in advance before the expiry of the current license. FSSAI has initiated an online application FLRS- Food Licensing and Registration System. So businesses dealing with the food market can register for licenses using the online platform.

The FLRS is functional in 5 Regional Offices for the certification of entitlements & licenses.

• Eastern Region – Kolkata
• Northern Region -New Delhi
• Western Region – Mumbai and Kerala
• North Eastern Region – Guwahati
• Southern Region – Chennai

Anyway, folks, now we have come to the end of the conversation about FSSAI registration and types of FSSAI registration. However, we have already shared all the necessary details you require to get yourself the FSSAI license. If you need further info to talk to expert professionals. Keep following our blogs to keep yourself updated with the latest tax compliance changes news.

11. FAQs on FSSAI Licenses

11.1 Who requires a Fssai license?

All the Food Business Owners operating in India need to get registered. FBOs with a turnover of more than 12lac p.a need to get registered and licensed. Businesses like hotels, café, packaged food fall under the FSSAI license scheme. The detailed list of businesses that need a license is mentioned in detail under Schedule1 of FSS act 2011.

11.2 What food license do I need?

If you are a Food Business Operator then you will need FSSAI registration and license.

11.3 Is the Fssai license mandatory?

YES, an FSSAI license is mandatory, for running a food business in India. All the FBOs must obtain a 14-digit license number which is printed on their food products.

11.4 What are the different categories of license issued by Fssai?

There are three Categories of FSSAI/ Food Licence, depending upon the turnover of the Food Business Operator.1. FSSAI Basic License.2. FSSAI State License.3. FSSAI Central License.

11.5 How much does a Fssai license cost?

FSSAI license cost differs from category to category. Schedule 3 of FSS act 2006 gives a detailed fee structure. You have to pay depending on the category you fall in. The category is based on your turnover, type of business, and assets generated from the business.1. For Registration- 17992. For Central – 75003. For State- 7500Schedule 3 gives a more detailed fee structure.Note: The requirement of the FSSAI license for registration, center, and state differs depending on the revenue you generate. Also if your turnover is up to 12 lakhs, p.a, then you need to have an FSSAI registration license only and the registration fee for Petty FBO is Rupees 100.

11.6 Is it easy to get a Fssai license?

Yes, it is easy to get an FSSAI license provided you follow all the procedures and present all the required documents when needed. Though the decision of approving the request for registration and licensing is solely in the hands of the FSSAI officials, you only have to make sure that you comply with the pre-defined set rules and standards to get the license.

11.7 How much time will it take to get a Fssai license?

You will get your FSSAI license within 30 days of filling out your application and submitting the required fee, and you will receive the notification for inspection by the officer within 7 days of your registration. A basic registration license takes up to 7-10 days.Read how to get FSSAI Licenses

11.8 How can I pay the Fssai fee?

There are two modes of payment of the fee:-A.    You can follow the online payment method on the registration portal and opt for payment through a debit card or other options available.B.    You can also pay through the treasury challan from the treasury office or CSC center. In the case of state or central registration, you need to get the treasury challan signed by the senior officer at the treasury office.

11.9 How can I get a Fssai license online?

To get the FSSAI license you need to go to https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx and log in or sign up to your account. Fill up Form A and Form B, and present the required document along with the fee.

11.10 When Fssai is required?

FSSAI is required when you want to enter the food business market of India as a Food Business Operator.

11.11 Why is Fssai license required?

FSSAI license is important for any food business operator operating in India. It is meant for regulating the food business sector and maintaining a standard quality throughout the country. FSSAI license and FSSAI Registration is a legal approval that you can operate your food business or sell your edible item in India, as you have surpassed the requirements set in FSS Act 2006. It increases the credibility of the business and makes sure the set standards are maintained.