Food License Kya Hai?

Food License ek official approval hai jo kisi bhi food business operator (FBO) ko diya jata hai jisse wo legal tarike se apna business chala sake. Yeh license lene ke baad aapka business FSSAI dwara approved mana jata hai aur aapke customers aap par trust kar sakte hain.

Food License Ke Prakar

FSSAI ke mutabik food business ke turnover aur scale ke hisaab se teen prakar ke food licenses hote hain:

1. Basic Registration (FSSAI Registration) – Jinka annual turnover ₹12 lakh se kam hai.

2. State License – Jinka annual turnover ₹12 lakh se ₹20 crore tak hai.

3. Central License – Jinka annual turnover ₹20 crore se zyada hai ya jo food import/export ya large-scale food businesses run karte hain.

Food License Ke Liye Documents

Food License apply karne ke liye aapko ye documents ki zaroorat hogi:

✅ Aadhar Card/PAN Card

✅ Business Registration Certificate (GST, MSME, etc.)

✅ Food Safety Management Plan

✅ Business Premises ka Proof (Rent Agreement ya Electricity Bill)

✅ Food Category aur Business Type ka Description

✅ Passport-size Photos

✅ NOC from Municipality/Panchayat (if applicable)

Food License Kaise Banaye? Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: FSSAI Portal Par Registration Karein

Sabse pehle aapko FSSAI ke official website par jana hoga: https://foscos.fssai.gov.in

Step 2: Account Create Karein

✔️ “Sign Up” par click karein aur apna email ID aur mobile number register karein. ✔️ Login credentials generate hone ke baad login karein.

Step 3: Application Form Bharein

✔️ “Apply for Registration” option par click karein. ✔️ Form A (Basic Registration) ya Form B (State/Central License) select karein. ✔️ Business ki details bharein jaise ki food category, location, aur turnover. ✔️ Documents upload karein.

Step 4: Fees Jama Karein

✅ Basic Registration – ₹100 per year ✅ State License – ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 per year (business type par depend karta hai) ✅ Central License – ₹7,500 per year

Step 5: Application Submit Karein

✔️ Application submit karne ke baad ek Unique Application Reference Number (URN) milega. ✔️ Verification ke liye Food Safety Officer (FSO) inspection ke liye aasakta hai. ✔️ Agar sab kuch sahi hota hai to 7-30 dinon ke andar FSSAI certificate issue ho jata hai.

Food License Ke Benefits

✅ Legal Protection – Government ke rules follow karne se penalty se bachenge. ✅ Customer Trust – Food safety ensured hone se customer ka vishwas badhta hai. ✅ Business Expansion – Aap online food delivery apps (Swiggy, Zomato) aur supermarket chains ke sath business kar sakte hain. ✅ Brand Reputation – Aap apne food products par “FSSAI Approved” ka label laga sakte hain.

Food License Ka Status Kaise Check Karein?

Agar aapne food license apply kiya hai aur uska status check karna chahte hain to:

1. FSSAI Portal par jayein – https://foscos.fssai.gov.in

2. Track Application Status option par click karein.

3. URN Number enter karein aur status check karein.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Kya har food business ko FSSAI License lena zaroori hai?

Haan, chhoti se chhoti food business ya street vendor ko bhi Basic FSSAI Registration lena zaroori hai.

2. Food License kitne dino me milta hai?

Food License 7-30 din ke andar mil jata hai, lekin verification process me zyada time lag sakta hai.

3. Kya FSSAI License bina GST ke liye apply kar sakte hain?

Haan, lekin agar aapka turnover ₹20 lakh se zyada hai to GST Registration lena zaroori hai.

4. Kya ek hi license se multiple locations par business run kar sakte hain?

Nahi, har alag-alag location ke liye alag food license lena hoga.

5. Food License ka renewal kab karna hota hai?

License ke validity period ke according expiry date se pehle renewal karna zaroori hai, nahi to penalty lag sakti hai.

6. Food License bina liye kaam karne par kya penalty lag sakti hai?

Bina license ke food business chalane par ₹5 lakh tak ka fine aur business ban bhi ho sakta hai.

7. Kya street vendors ko bhi FSSAI registration chahiye?

Haan, street vendors ke liye bhi Basic FSSAI Registration lena anivarya hai.

8. FSSAI License ki validity kitni hoti hai?

Yeh 1 se 5 saal tak valid hota hai, jiska renewal karna padta hai.

9. Kya homemade food sellers ko bhi food license lena hoga?

Haan, agar aap homemade food bech rahe hain (Swiggy, Zomato, Instagram ke through) to Basic FSSAI Registration lena hoga.

10. Food License cancel hone ke karan kya ho sakte hain?

Agar aap hygiene aur food safety standards violate karte hain to aapka license cancel ho sakta hai.

Conclusion

Agar aapka food business hai to FSSAI Food License lena mandatory hai. Is article me humne “Food License Kaise Banaye” is sawal ka detailed answer diya hai.

Agar aap apna food license apply karna chahte hain, to turant registration karein aur apne business ko legal aur safe banayein!