{"id":375,"date":"2019-07-23T08:36:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T08:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartcorp.in\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2019-07-23T09:20:28","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T09:20:28","slug":"general-facts-fssai-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartcorp.in\/blog\/general-facts-fssai-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"General Facts about FSSAI License and Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, you will come to know about\nthe general facts regarding the FSSAI license and registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FSSAI stands for Food standards and safety authority of India. It is the prime authority which is responsible for regulating and maintaining the food safety. FSSAI<\/a> is compulsory for all the Food Business Operators (FBO\u2019s) in order to get FSSAI License. Consequently, FSSAI was established under the act of food safety and security act, 2006. It is a general organization made for protecting the health of the people. The common confusion among the FBO\u2019s is the license which the businessman is required to obtain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview of FSSAI:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

FSSAI registration<\/a> can be done in 1-2 days and the license can be obtained in 10-12 working days. FSSAI lays down science-based standards for the articles of food and it regulates their manufacturing, storage, distribution, sale and import in order to deliver safe and also wholesome food to 130 citizens of the country.Simultaneously, the chairperson of the FSSAI is appointed by the central government amongst the persons who are in the field of home science. It is compulsory for all the manufactures, traders and restaurants to get this certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General benefits of FSSAI:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, food licence issued by the FSSAI is regarded as a permit which is required to operate a food related business and also in order to ensure good quality food in your business and for the benefits of one from the government actions. But, some of the entrepreneurs supervise the importance of FSSAI license<\/a> as how this license can be used as an effective marketing tool to boost their business. The FSSAI license can be used in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Customer Awareness: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the customers becomes more alert and informative about the quality of food they eat. Moreover, with the number of diets and increasing of the healthy eating food options, people are necessary to know as to what they are consuming is not just safe but is of really good quality. More so after the recent controversy with Maggi, are proving the consumers have started to take the food safety standard seriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Legal Advantage:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Most of the business people thinks getting an FSSAI license<\/a> as an expensive, time consuming and also an inconvenient process of documentation, so avoid getting the license. But, in reality, the process is not so cumbersome and there are a lot of consultancies that can help you get the license with ease<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Using the FSSAI Logo: <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the license, you can skilfully use the FSSAI <\/em>logo in your menu cards and also in the pamphlets in order to publicise your food’s superior quality over others.  However, this gives you an edge over the many food operators who are not having the license. Moreover, all the packaged foods are required to have an FSSAI<\/em> number. The logo is thus placed as a mark of validity and also for assurance by the consumers. It helps in developing a brand name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


4. Business Expansion:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, with the help of FSSAI registration <\/a>you can easily expand your businesses. The license will easily help you to establish your reputation and also your value to grow your business in a good direction with ease. Moreover, the license can be used to get bank loans easily and also for funding which is required for the expansion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is FSSAI Registration\nImportant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every business operator who is\ninvolved in the food business\u2013manufacturing, processing, storage,\ndistribution, and sale should compulsorily have an FSSAI registration. 14-digit\nFSSAI license number is printed on all the food packages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Further, the main purpose of the FSSAI registration<\/em> is to create more responsibility on the part of the Food Business Operator (FBO) in terms of the quality of the food. The FSSAI certificate of the FBO ensures the quality and safety of the food products. It is important for every manufacturer to print the FSSAI <\/em>license number of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General type of Food licenses:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

FSSAI, issues three different\ntypes of license namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n