Documents required for FSSAI

Any business involved in food operations must get itself registered with FSSAI as per the nature of its business. FSSAI registration/ license can help ensure the legality of the food operator, ensuring customers that the food is safe and hygienic. 

To obtain registration/ license, the food operator needs to apply in the following forms:

Details of Documentation

This write-up describes the details of documents mandatory for Basic Registration and State Registration under FSSAI.

Documents mandatory for Basic FSSAI Registration:

• Form A/B has been completed and appropriately signed. Where Form A is for Basic Registration & Form B is for State/Central Registration
• Photo Identity (of Owner/Proprietor/Partner/Director of FBO)
• 2 Photographs (Passport Size)
• Documents for proof of possession of premises (e.g., Rental Agreement/ Utility bills, etc.)
• Deed of Partnership/COI/MOA etc.
• Particulars of food products to be dealt with
• Food Safety Management System Plan

For State License:

• Details (with name, ID, complete address, and contact) for:
• Directors or 
• Partners or
• Proprietor or
• Members of Society or 
• Trust
• Authorised Signatory
• List of:
• Machinery/equipment (their registration number, working capacity, and power usage)
• Food to be manufactured
• Certificate by Cooperatives (Coop – 1861/Multi-State Coop Act – 2002)
• Declaration/Undertaking by Food operators
• Form B (attested by the Proprietor/Partner/Authorized member)
• Authority letter by the manufacturer nominating the person (along with details of the alternative person)
• Self-Declaration (for Proprietorships)
• Copy of License from manufacturer
• NOC from manufacturer
• NOC from Municipality or local body
• Food Safety Management System Plan
• Form IX: Details of persons nominated by the Company and copy of Board Resolution
• Analysis report of water portability to be used in food. (for Manufacturers)
• Where milk and milk products are processed, we need to provide a source/ acquisition plan of milk detailing the location of milk collection centers. (for Manufacturers)
• Details of raw material sources for meat processing plants. (for Manufacturers)
• Pesticide residue report of water. (for Manufacturers)
• Proof of premises possession. (for Manufacturers)
• Partnership Deed (for Partnership)
• Affidavit of ownership/MOA/AOA of the firm (for Partnership)
• Ministry of Tourism Certificate (for Transportation)
• Self-declaration of vehicles (for Transportation)

Food operators must submit accurate information in the online application form along with the signed/attested documents (as required). The concerned department of FSSAI will undertake food quality inspection and premise inspection before issuing the License/ Registration Certificate.