Electronic Commerce or Internet Commerce, commonly known as e-commerce means buying and selling goods or services through several digital platforms, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions is also done digitally. It is usually referred with the sale of physical products online, but e-Commerce can also be related to a commercial transaction done through the internet. The e-Commerce category FSSAI License is applicable for FBOs that carry out any of the activities as mentioned in section 3(n) of the FSS act, through a means of e-Commerce.
Electronic Commerce or Internet Commerce, commonly known as e-commerce means buying and selling goods or services through several digital platforms, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions is also done digitally. It is usually referred with the sale of physical products online, but e-Commerce can also be related to a commercial transaction done through the internet. The e-Commerce category FSSAI License is applicable for FBOs that carry out any of the activities as mentioned in section 3(n) of the FSS act, through a means of e-Commerce.
Caterer
The Midday Meal Scheme was introduced by the government of India. It is a school meal program, intended to improve the nutritional standing of school-age children throughout the country. Under this initiative, free lunch is supplied to the children of primary and upper primary classes on working days in the government, government-aided, local body, Education Guarantee Scheme and alternate innovative education centers, Madarsa and Maqtabs supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan along with the National Child Labor Project Schools operated by the Ministry of Labor. The caterer is responsible for preparing the food and transporting it to the institutions under Midday Meal Scheme. License for caterers can be classified into two categories:
Canteen
A canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area within the premises of an institution/organization, serving food to the members of the establishment. License for Canteen operators can be classified into two categories:
Caterer
The Midday Meal Scheme was introduced by the government of India. It is a school meal program, intended to improve the nutritional standing of school-age children throughout the country. Under this initiative, free lunch is supplied to the children of primary and upper primary classes on working days in the government, government-aided, local body, Education Guarantee Scheme and alternate innovative education centers, Madarsa and Maqtabs supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan along with the National Child Labor Project Schools operated by the Ministry of Labor. The caterer is responsible for preparing the food and transporting it to the institutions under Midday Meal Scheme. License for caterers can be classified into two categories:
Canteen
A canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area within the premises of an institution/organization, serving food to the members of the establishment. License for Canteen operators can be classified into two categories:
Petty Retailers are the ones running a temporary or fixed stall or a food premise. They are involved in any of the following activities; preparation, distribution, storage, and sale of food products. These retailers serve snacks, tea, coffee, and similar food products within their premises.
Petty Retailers are the ones running a temporary or fixed stall or a food premise. They are involved in any of the following activities; preparation, distribution, storage, and sale of food products. These retailers serve snacks, tea, coffee, and similar food products within their premises.
Hawkers are often involved in the selling of packaged or freshly prepared food products. But Hawkers don’t have a fixed shop or premises, they travel to different places to sell their food products.
Hawkers are often involved in the selling of packaged or freshly prepared food products. But Hawkers don’t have a fixed shop or premises, they travel to different places to sell their food products.
Restaurants are the premises that sell cooked food and drinks to the consumers within their premises. Moreover, there are several restaurants that provide only food delivery or takeaway service. The FSSAI Service License can be divided into three categories for Restaurants according to their turnover; for those with an annual turnover of less than INR 12 Lakhs, those with an annual turnover between INR 12 Lakhs to INR 20 Crores, those with an annual turnover of more than INR 20 Crores.
Restaurants are the premises that sell cooked food and drinks to the consumers within their premises. Moreover, there are several restaurants that provide only food delivery or takeaway service. The FSSAI Service License can be divided into three categories for Restaurants according to their turnover; for those with an annual turnover of less than INR 12 Lakhs, those with an annual turnover between INR 12 Lakhs to INR 20 Crores, those with an annual turnover of more than INR 20 Crores.
Dhaba: A Dhaba is a type of Food Vending Establishment that is usually located near a roadside/ highway. Dhabas are involved in activities like processing, storing, packaging, and selling food products to consumers within their premises or by offering takeaway services.
Boarding Houses: Boarding Houses are commercial buildings that serve food and lodging to paying guests.
Banquet Halls with Food Catering Arrangements: These are large areas, either lawn or a hall that is used for the purpose of hosting parties or events and are also involved in the preparation and serving of food to the guests.
Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Walas: These are individuals or a team that prepare the food on a regular basis and distribute packed meals to their consumers.
Permanent/Temporary Stall Holders: Small covered areas like a booth stand or a compartment that serves packed or freshly prepared food usually on the streets to the consumers are often referred to as stalls.
Food Stalls/ Arrangements in Social Gatherings: These stalls or a small covered area serving food products in a social gathering such as religious gathering, fair, or a function. FSSAI Service License for these stall owners are classified into two categories:
Dhaba: A Dhaba is a type of Food Vending Establishment that is usually located near a roadside/ highway. Dhabas are involved in activities like processing, storing, packaging, and selling food products to consumers within their premises or by offering takeaway services.
Boarding Houses: Boarding Houses are commercial buildings that serve food and lodging to paying guests.
Banquet Halls with Food Catering Arrangements: These are large areas, either lawn or a hall that is used for the purpose of hosting parties or events and are also involved in the preparation and serving of food to the guests.
Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Walas: These are individuals or a team that prepare the food on a regular basis and distribute packed meals to their consumers.
Permanent/Temporary Stall Holders: Small covered areas like a booth stand or a compartment that serves packed or freshly prepared food usually on the streets to the consumers are often referred to as stalls.
Food Stalls/ Arrangements in Social Gatherings: These stalls or a small covered area serving food products in a social gathering such as religious gathering, fair, or a function. FSSAI Service License for these stall owners are classified into two categories:
A canteen or a cafeteria is a dining area established by an institution for its employees or students. They prepare food on the premises and serve it to the members of the institution. License for these establishments are also classified into two categories:
A canteen or a cafeteria is a dining area established by an institution for its employees or students. They prepare food on the premises and serve it to the members of the institution. License for these establishments are also classified into two categories:
Caterers are an establishment that prepares and serves food for the individuals who either work or visit the offices of railways. FSSAI Service License for these services are classified into two categories:
Caterers are an establishment that prepares and serves food for the individuals who either work or visit the offices of railways. FSSAI Service License for these services are classified into two categories:
A hotel is a commercial establishment that provides lodging, meals, and many more guest services. Furthermore, in order to be called a hotel, the establishment must have at least 6 rooms and out of them at least 3 rooms should have attached private bathroom. FSSAI Service License for Hotels can be classified into 4 categories:
A hotel is a commercial establishment that provides lodging, meals, and many more guest services. Furthermore, in order to be called a hotel, the establishment must have at least 6 rooms and out of them at least 3 rooms should have attached private bathroom. FSSAI Service License for Hotels can be classified into 4 categories:
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What is FSSAI registration for food service?
The FSSAI was established under the food safety and standard Act (FSS Act), 2006, which is formed exclusively for handling food-related issues all over India. They have safety guidelines and legal rules for every sector of the food industry. For example, FSSAI has their policies for food servicing for packaging, cleaning vegetables and fruits, storing cooked food, etc.
The government-owned body for food safety and security, Food Safety and Standard Authority of India offer food licenses to the entire Food business operator (FBO) irrespective of the size of the business, for which FBO need to do registration, after which the governing body generate a certificate or license.
Why any foodservice business needs to have an FSSAI license
One of the leading industries of the market today is the foodservice industry. Whether it is a street hawker, hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc., everyone needed an FSSAI license to run their business smoothly.
Food business involved different steps like cleaning, storage, distribution, packaging, and sales of food products. According to the forum, FSSAI issues a certificate for registered business owners to ensure that every process is going as per the standard guideline.
FSSAI provide a 14-digit license number, which is enough to satisfy your customers. This number could be printed over packages of packages food and gives details about the assembling state, producer’s permit, etc. Its basic procedure is aimed to have more accountability on the business owner to maintain the quality of the food products.
How to get an FSSAI food service license
There are various types of FSSAI registration/license depending upon the business volume and turnover. In addition, factors like installed capacity, applicant premises are also eligible for the license, such as essential registration, central license, and state license.
Steps to get FSSAI registered or licensed with QSEK
QSEK have few steps for easy and stress-free registration/license,
Guidelines for foodservice businesses of FSSAI food licensing and registration
Some of the essential FSSAI food registration and licensing system that every FBO of foodservice ensures,
Mandatory records and documents according to FSSAI.
FSSAI rules for hygiene standards of staff at the workplace
FSSAI rules for working area hygiene of any Foodservice business
FSSAI rules for the storage of food products
Procedure for doing FSSAI foodservice registration
All petty food business owners must have FSSAI registration/license as per government rules. Let us discuss how to get one:
Procedure to get FSSAI food service license
Documents required getting FSSAI food service license/registration
Renewal of FSSAI food service license/registration
License or registration must renew before 30 days of its expiry; otherwise, there are different penalties. Validity of License/registration of FSSAI food servicing is generally of 1 year or five years.
Benefits of obtaining FSSAI food service license/registration
Non-compliance consequences
Any FSSAI registered/licensed business must ensure the guidelines and rules under the FSS Act, 2006. Food safety officer has the rights to inspect FBO services and facilities. They make a report the list of levels of compliances with the regulations. On that basis, they decide the compliance category:
Food safety officers may also issue an improvement notice as per section 32 of the FSS Act, 2006. If any FBO fails to comply with the improvement letter, the officer has the authority to cancel the license.
You need to follow these simple steps for FSSAI Registration: