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Making changes and updating the FSSAI Licence in Maharashtra

FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, consolidating food-related statutes linked to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through by regulating and supervising food safety.

They have their headquarters at New Delhi which is where they handle the processing of the National Level Applications and Licences. These are usually for companies with branches in multiple Indian states or with annual turnovers of more than 20 crores. The authorities also have six regional offices in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai, 14 referral laboratories notified by FSSAI, 72 State and Union Territory laboratories located throughout India, and 112 laboratories are NABL accredited private laboratories.

Jobs and roles of the FSSAI

The FSSAI has a giant task list that they tackle, and these are some of their highlights.

• Decentralising and standardising the licensing for food products
• Simple and easy issue of licenses within the time frame of a month
• Execution of the mandatory regulations for small FBOs
• Assurance of the safety of consumers and ensuring full compensation to victims in case of injury or death.
• Framing of Regulations to lay down food safety standards
• Laying guidelines for accreditation of laboratories for food testing
• Providing scientific advice and technical support to the Central Government
• Contributing to the development of international, technical standards in food
• Collecting and collating data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks etc.
• Disseminating information and promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India

Important key points to remember:

• All Food Business Operator have to get themselves registered under the FSSAI.
• Food Business Operators operating in more than one Indian State need to apply for an additional Central License through the Head Office.
• Importers can apply for and receive just one Central License at their Import Export Code address.
• One presumption with various types of businesses is eligible for one registration only. In case of adding another, the FBO should convey this information to the FSSAI. There are times where they allow for the same FSSAI number, otherwise, asking for another registration.
• Food Business Operator must obey the rules and conditions of registration.

Changes made to an FSSAI licence.

Although companies and establishments (FBOs) apply for their FSSAI licence to begin their operations, very often some changes have to be made to the licence. Sometimes there are changes made to their business models, which have to be communicated to the FSSAI. In most cases, they ask the Food Business Operator to apply for a new FSSAI number for another part of their business since you cannot use the same one for work that is not connected, however, there are a few exceptions.

Any changes that alter the information contained in the license certificate (Form C) shall apply for a modification of license with the fee equivalent to one year of the license fee. No fees are required for the modifications of non Form C details.