FSSAI Registration Online: Compulsory licensing for Food Businesses in Tamil Nadu

Online FSSAI Registration is a type of licensing issued by Food Safety & Standard Authority of Tamil Nadu. It is statutory Food certification in Tamil Nadu for all food business operators inducing in manufacturing, processing or importing-exporting of food products. The aim of FSSAI is to regulate the food industry and maintain the quality of food for its consumers in Tamil Nadu. As per FSS guidelines non compliance with FSSAI can lead to closure of business and heavy penalties.

Grow My Vyapar offers Professional assistance in obtaining Online FSSAI Registration for your food businesses in Tamil Nadu quickly, easily, and at the lowest possible price.

What is FSSAI Registration in Tamil Nadu?

FSSAI Registration is a 14 Digit unique number provided to food business after successful food registration process. The main objective of FSSAI is to regulate the food industry in Tamil Nadu and maintain quality of food in the county.  

Registration with FSSAI also plays an important role in import-export of food products from Tamil Nadu. It is also required during APEDA registration and spice board registration for export purposes.  

Online FSSAI Registration can be done on the foscos portal. However it is advised to take professional help to avoid mistakes & evade unnecessary delays and rejection from FSSAI licensing authorities.

Types of FSSAI Registration

The registration with food safety and standard authority (FSSAI) is divided into three categories.

• FSSAI Basic Registration  is required by small food businesses such as stalls and hawkers.
• FSSAI State License  is required by MSMEs and businesses operating in one state and having turnover more than ₹12 lakh but less than ₹20 cr annually.
• FSSAI Central License is seeked by businesses operating in multiple states and having turnover more than 20cr per annum.

Documents required for Online FSSAI Registration

The documents for FSSAI registration online subject to type of registration/license applicants are opting for.

For Basic FSSAI Registration

• Authorized person address proof such as Aadhar card, driving license, PAN card 
• Passport size photo
• Business name and address 
• Form IX nomination of a person as per FSS rules 
• Details of directors/ proprietors and executive members 
• PAN and bank details 
• Nature of business details
• NOC from the municipality or panchayat 
• Proof of the premise ownership or rental agreement
• NOC from the owner of the rented property (if rented)

For FSSAI State License

• Form-B Duly completed and signed by the proprietors, partners, or authorized signatory
• Copy of certificate obtained under COOP-ACT, 1861/multistate COOP-ACT, 2002 in case of cooperatives
• Partnership deed/ memorandum and article of association toward the constitution of the firm
• Layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in square meter/ meter (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
• Authorized letter with name and full details of the responsible person nominated by the manufacturer and alternative responsible person
• List of directors, proprietors, and executive members of society or trust with full detail
• Name and list of all the equipment and machines along with numbers installed capacity and horsepower
• Chemical and bacteriological analysis report in case of water used as an ingredient.
• IE code Certificate issued by DGPT
• Recall plan wherever applicable
• Certificate provided by the ministry of tourism
• Form IX  
• Food safety and management plan

For FSSAI Central License

• Form IX – nomination of a person by the company along with the board resolution
• NOC and a copy of the license from the manufacturer are mandatory for repackers only
• Ministry of Commerce certificate for 100% EOU
• NOC/PA Document issued by FSSAI 
• IE code Certificate issued by DGPT  
• Supporting document for turnover proof
• Source of raw materials for meat and meat processing units
• Certification from the ministry of tourism Source of milk or procurement plan for milk including the location of milk collection centers 
• Layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in square meter/ meter (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
• List of directors, proprietors, and executive members of society or trust with full detail 
• Name and list of all the equipment and machines along with numbers installed capacity and horsepower 
• Food safety and management plan
• For transporters-supporting document proof of turnover or self-declaration of numbers of vehicles 
• Copy of certificate obtained under COOP-ACT, 1861/multistate COOP-ACT, 2002 in case of cooperatives 
• Declaration FORM