Top Questions on FSSAI Lic. & Reg. Answered by FoodSafetyHelpline

FoodSafetyHelpline experts replied to the recent queries:

Question: What in case a product approval is rejected by department. Is there any appellate body to approach against the order. How sale of product to be dealt, if the product is in the market for more than 10 year old and selling successfully without even a single case of sub standard or unsafe but even then product approval is rejected. Do we need to approach high court for stay?

Answer: There is no provision of appellate body on rejection of product approval. However we are of the view if you think that all the facts have not been considered or there are some additional facts which may support your product approval case, then you can always send your recommendations for reconsideration to the authority.

Question: If we make homemade jams and pickles in small quantities to sell, we only need a registration it seems – can this be done online or is a trip to the state/regional authority still necessary. Also how long does it take to get the registration certificate?

Answer: If your production capacity is Upto 100 Ltr /Kg per day, you need registration under Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. There is an online procedure for obtaining a registration certificate/license under FSS Act, 2006. Get more information on Online Procedure. You can further read on for Criteria for Registration.

Question: I have FSSAI licence form “C”. I want to start water pouch manufacturing in Maharashtra. Pls help me to know can I use this licence or not.

Answer: If your existing license is for Water Manufacturing then you can use this license. However, just like to inform you that for water manufacturing plant you need to get the approval from BIS as it is mandatory for water processing plants to get the BIS registration besides obtaining FSSAI License.

Question: We are manufacturing Tamarind candies, Dry Lemon and Mango products which require no other chemicals than Sugar, Sacharine Powder, Chilli powder, hing and Salt. In some products, we use Mango and Orange flavour. We have not yet registered our business and the business is primarily home run marketed by our family members. Please let us know what documents should be kept handy at the time of online registration for Food Licence. At present we only have the licence obtained from Panchayat.

Answer: Whether you require a license or registration, it would depend upon the production capacity per day. You can further check for the eligibility for registration or license and the procedure. FSSAI sometimes authorizes local authorities for registration under FSS Act and you can verify this by contacting the food safety officer of your area concerned.