STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE TO GET MEAT SHOP LICESNSE IN INDIA ,Part -2
Documents for availing new FSSAI License for meat shops:
To operate as FBO (Food Business Operator), here are some documents that needs to be submitted for new FSSAI license:
Form B must be completed and duly signed by the authorized signatory.
A blueprint/layout plan of the premises showing dimensions in meters/sq. (if in manufacturing and processing business) is required.
Complete details of the directors/proprietors/partners or trust (only for companies) is required.
An entire list of machinery and equipment that will be used for food production or the processing is required.
Photo ID’s and address proof of authorized signatories must be submitted.
Ownership proof of the premises (water bill/electricity bill/sale deed/rent agreement) must be submitted.
Partnership deed in case of partnership firm or self-declaration of proprietorship. Three important documents are to be provided: Incorporation Certificate, Food Business Operation Authorization, and list of all directors/partners/proprietors along with their details.
In the case of cooperatives, a copy of the certificate obtained under the Coop Act 1861/ multi-state Coop act -2002.
Complete plan of food safety management or certificate
For meat shops or meat processing units, the source of raw materials must be produced.
No objection certificate from the municipal corporation of the state
Certificate issued by Ministry of Commerce certificate
Financial proofs determining annual turnover
NOC issued by FSSAI
DGFT issuance of Import/Export code
Form IX – Company nomination of persons along with board members
Declaration form
Documents for FSSAI:
License Renewal of Meat shop
For renewal of FSSAI License, Form B completed and duly signed by the authorized signatory;
Declaration regarding the food safety management system/annual audit report/certificate;
Form IX – Company nomination of persons along with board members;
Declaration form.
Fee Structure- FSSAI license for Meat shop:
Annual charges of Rs 7500/- for new license issuance
Annual charges of Rs 7500/- for license renewal
Duplicate license – 10% discount on total annual charges for license issuance
All licenses can be modified, issued, or renewed for five years. The FBO’s needs to apply for the issuance of license.
Significance of the rules and regulations by FSSAI:
The information to be filled are available online, application forms are also on the FSSAI website[1], along with the form for all the documents to be submitted to the local authorities within 15 days. Once the documents are submitted, proper verification will be done by the officers. If found negligent, licenses will be denied; otherwise, the license will be issued by FSSAI. To operate the business, the business owners must follow the complete guidelines laid by the Food Authority Department.
Before issuance of licenses, various departments would also carry out checks like Municipal Corporation, food safety authority, police as well as a veterinary doctor. All of the meat shops and slaughterhouses will also need to mention the source of procurement of animals.
All the rules and regulations have been imposed to enforce proper safety and maintenance of hygiene standards. Food is an important part of our lives. With new diseases evolving, it is becoming all the more important for us to eat clean and healthy food. As a daily consumer, we don’t have many options to check the safety meter of a particular food item. Fortunately, there are agencies like FSSAI that makes this possible for us, especially in regards to meat products. We can be assured that if a food product has an FSSAI mark, it is tested and certified to be consumed.
Going forward, every food operator in India needs to have a proper license to run their food businesses. Anybody found operating illegally should be ready to bear legal actions.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLY FOR LICENSE:
Apply In-Person:
To Apply FSSAI license for Meat Shop, you have to approach the Commissioner of Food Safety / Officer-In-Charge for Food Safety.
You can download the application Form-B from the online link:
After visiting the website click on the Form-B option in the State license category.
Please make sure you are eligible to make the application by going through the eligibility criteria provided under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
First download the Form-B from the link and fill all the required information and you need to submit the form to the Commissioner of Food safety department.
Please complete the application form and make sure you have all the documents that are Required .
Pay the appropriate fees and submit the form to the Officer-In-Charge in the Food Safety department.
Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
Authorities will inspect the facilities that are related to the Meat Shop and if they are satisfied with the standards followed the authorities will provide the franchise Permission.
The applicant will be later requested to collect the FSSAI License for Meat Shop on a specified date.
Apply Online:
To Apply FSSAI license for Meat Shop, you can use the FSSAI website.
Now enter all the required information and enter the captcha code mentioned below and then click on “Register” button.
After that you will receive a mail and now the username and password will be activated for new users.
After successful log-in, please select menu “License/Registration” option and then select “Apply for license/Registration” option.
After clicking “Apply for license/registration” option, in the next page declaration statement is available, under the statement “Accept” button is available. Now click the “accept” button.
Now select the state from the dropdown menu on the right side of the page.
Now there is a selection option available. If your business is carried in more than one state click ‘yes’ otherwise click ‘No’ option.
Next select the type of Business, Click on the radio button and next You have to Click “Proceed“ tab
In the next page click the “Click to apply” tab which is on the right side.
Next page will lead you to fill online form for the user to fill the details and to upload photos and required documents.
After completion of the application form and uploading the documents click on the “Save and next” tab to move to next page.
Now download and print the application form and sign-on the printed form.
Next you can submit the application form using two options “By Electronically” and “Physically”. By physically, you can submit the form to the respective officer and by Electronically, you can directly submit the form Online .Please select the preferable method.
Now scan the signed application form and upload it into the website by selecting “Choose file” option and click the “Upload” tab.
After uploading the documents click the “Submit” tab located at the bottom of the page to move to the next page.
Now payment options will be provided in this page. Pay the correct amount and click “Proceed to pay” option.
Click on the “Submit” tab to get the acknowledgment slip. Please keep the slip safely for future use.
This application will be processed by them and they will notify you through your e-mail or by SMS.
1. FSSAI- Food Safety & Standard Authority Of India
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, commonly known as FSSAI, is an autonomous organization. The sole purpose of FSSAI is to set food standards, also to regulate their manufacture, distribution, sale and storage, import to ensure availability of healthy food. FSSAI is an independent body established under the regulations of the Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 of the Indian government.
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in India has empowered FSSAI as a supreme authority to monitor the standard of food, storage facility, sale, and distributional services, etc. in India.
FSSAI is responsible for several quality checks of the food products by reducing food adulteration and distribution of low-grade food products. FSSAI license is mandatory for FBO- Food Business Operators in India.
The organization is accountable for regulating an information network over the nation to ensure the consumer about the safety and quality of the food products along with the accurate details of the product and company.
2. Requirements Of FSSAI registration Certificate
The FSSAI Basic license or registration is applicable for every business sector FBO, including small food products businesses in India. The following food businesses are falling under this registration category:
A Food Business Operator with a yearly turnover of Rs 12 lakhs and not crossing that limit is subject to this basic registration
Petty retailers trading food products
Any sole proprietorship business dealing with food products
Temporary stall owner dealing with food products sale
Apart from the caterer, any individual distributes food in social and religious gatherings or occasions
Any cottage business sectors or small entities dealing with food supply and the below-mentioned services:
Sl.NoBusiness NatureCapacity1Capacity of Food production (Apart from Milk & Meat)Up to 100 ltr or Kg/ day basis2Capacity of Slaughter house10 small animals, else 2 Large animals or 50 poultry birds/ day basis3Acquisition, handling and milk collectionUp to 500 ltr/ day basis
To be continued in part -3
