Amazon is one of the big four organizations along with Google, Apple and other companies. Affiliate business firms must take FSSAI-Food safety License Registration to get listed in Amazon online platform. Amazon does not allow affiliate business to post in their application without the fssai permit. If a similar organization holds any food item in an Amazon distribution center that is warehouse, they are required to take a separate FSSAI License with the Amazon product in the category of retailer. If you want to know about FSSAI for AMAZON FBA, just read this article carefully.

Why FBA food seller requires FSSAI License with Amazon Fulfillment Centre

As per the rules of FSSAI, every food business operator shall operate food business only under license/registration. Since the FBA seller does retail from Amazon Fulfillment Center, its address requires an FSSAI license. Once your FC approved, you can ship any food related product to FC. For that, you must have approval to sell food items under the Grocery category and Food Supplements under the Drugstore category on Amazon.

Basic FSSAI Registration

The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is an incomparable position that is responsible for controlling and directing the food safety and good health of people. Hence, as per law it is mandatory to accept the FSSAI Basic Registration. Here in this article you will know about the required enrollment, small organizations or new business with annual turnover less than Rs 12 lakh can apply for Basic FSSAI License. As the works increase and the turnover crosses is Rs. 12 Lakhs, the required enrollment must be carried up to the state License.

FSSAI Registration is mandatory for any person who wants to do food business. In this the prepared food as well as each person who handles the food at various stages beginning from raw material, manufacturing, preparation, canteen packaging and other related things.

Documents Required for Basic FSSAI Registration

1. Address proof
2. Passport size photo
3. Business name and address
4. Nature of business
5. Fssai declaration form

State FSSAI License Registration

The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is an incomparable position. As per the law it is mandatory to take Food Security License. Here we check about FSSAI State Permit. Organizations with an annual turnover of Rs 12 lakh to 20 crore can apply for FSSAI State License. Food business administrators such as small to medium sized manufacturers, units, transporters, retailers, restaurant, and wholesalers and so on need to obtain the FSSAI State License Registration.

FSSAI license is mandatory for any person who is planning to do food business. This includes receiving the prepared food as well as each person who handles the food at various stages like;

Or before finally reaching the customer, organizations that have the power to sell them.

Central License Registration

This License is generally issued by the Central Government, to the food business operators operating in more than one state or city, companies operating as traders in food-related business, big manufacturers in the food and processed food-related business, food business operators working with central government agencies, etc.

FSSAI License Registration Procedure

There are 4 steps to get FSSAI License:-

Who should apply for Central FSSAI License?

1. Export Oriented Units.
2. Food Business Operator who is operating business in two or more states.
3. Hotels – Five Star & Above.
4. Agencies like airport, Seaport, Railways, Defense etc.
5. Dairy units (including chilling units).
6. All slaughter houses equipped to slaughter more than 50 large animals or small animals.
7. Meat processing units equipped to handle or process more than 500 kg of meat per day.
8. All Importers importing food items including food ingredients for commercial use.
9. All food business operators who manufacture any type of food containing ingredients or substances which do not have a history of safe use or food containing ingredients which are being introduced for the first time.
10. Vegetable oil processing units and units producing vegetable oil by the process of solvent extraction and refineries.
11. Food catering services in establishments and units under Central government
12. Cold or Refrigerated Storage having capacity of more than 10,000 MT.
13. Wholesalers with turnover of more than Rs.30 crores per annum.
14. Suppliers, Retailers, and Distributors having turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per annum.
15. Restaurants having turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per annum.
16. Marketers having turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per annum.

Next step after getting FSSAI License for FC premises address

After obtaining FSSAI license, please follow the below procedure to enable FC for FSSAI related products:

1. Create a PDF file, which should contain FSSAI license and signed self-declaration form;
2. In the “Upload FSSAI” option, upload the file which is under the “Upload Documents” section;
3. Click on complete application;
4. The Amazon team will then scrutinize& verify the documents and confirm once the FC is approved.

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Disclaimer-We are Not Amazon or its Affiliate; we are Legal Service providers who can help you in completing requirements for FSSAI License with Amazon Fulfillment Centre. With FSSAI permit you can easily start any food related business without facing legal problems. The reliability and Credibility of Amazon help sellers to attract a large number of customers all over India. The vast reach of Amazon helps sellers operating in offline local markets and wants to sell online.