The quickest and easy way to FSSAI license renewal-SwaritAdvisors
Everyone who is involved in the food business must be very well aware about FSSAI License and its renewal. To start a food business, the FSSAI food registration is most essential for successfully running the business. The validity of FSSAI license can be from 1 to 5 years. Since FSSAI registration is important, likewise its renewal is equally important.
Quick Procedure of renewal
The most important thing which must be kept in mind is that the renewal of Food License must be done within the time limit which is 30 days from the expiry of the license to avoid the hefty penalties. The procedure is very quick and easy. Some of the steps which need to be taken care of are as follows:
- An application for FSSAI License renewal shall be made in Form A for renewal of basic registration and FORM B to the concerned central Licensing authority or the state FSSAI Licensing authority, based on the eligibility criteria of the food business.
- The application shall be accompanied by a self attested declaration in the specified format declaring that the applicant conforms/shall conform to the Food Safety and Standards Act, Regulations/Bye Laws and shall follow the guidelines on Hygiene and Sanitary Practices provided under Schedule – 4 of the Registration and Licensing Regulations, along with the requisite documents and requisite license fee.
- Inspection of the food business will be carried out by the designated authorities to renew the FSSAI License.
- The FSSAI License renewal shall be issued by the licensing authority within a period of 60 days.
- If FSSAI License renewal is not issued within 60 days or the applicant has not received any intimation in this regard, the applicant may go ahead and continue/commence his food business without waiting for any further response or communication.
Can we do the renewal online?
Due to digital arena, now you can renew your license online also. You just need to visit the official website of FSSAI. You need to first create your user ID and password for registration post which you can start the online application procedure step by step. It is to be noted that the User ID created is valid only for 30 days after which the ID gets disabled. So it is highly recommended that you complete all the formalities within the mentioned time frame.
Are there any Consequences of non-renewal of FSSAI License?
If the license is not renewed within the stipulated time, then a fine of Rs. 100 per day would be charged and applied. Therefore it is highly advisable to renew your FSSAI License on time to avoid unwanted penalties and to run your food business without any road block.
Can we renew FSSAI license after expiration?
As per the rules and regulations of FSSAI, it is advisable that the food business owner must apply for the FSSAI License renewal at least 30 days before the expiration of the existing license. But however if the License is renewed after the expiry time, then a penalty would be levied. For detailed information about FSSAI license renewal, please visit our website or you can directly contact us on the numbers available on the website for quick professional help.
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