About FSSAI License in Haryana

For all food-related businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, importing, storing, distributing, catering, mess, canteen, or retailing in Haryana, obtaining an FSSAI registration or license from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is mandatory. This requirement applies even to small eateries and street vendors (thelas) in Haryana.

An FSSAI License comprises a 14-digit code issued by the authority under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to all food business operators in India. This code certifies that the food products are of good quality and are free from adulteration. 

The license number is to be printed on the label of all food items intended for sale to the general public. In simple words, by obtaining FSSAI registration, businesses ensure that the food products comply with government standards and are safe for consumption.

The type of FSSAI certification in Haryana—registration, state license, or central license—depends on the size and nature of the food business.

Types of FSSAI License or Registration in Haryana

There are three categories of FSSAI license/registration:

1. FSSAI Basic Registration
2. FSSAI State License
3. FSSAI Central License
   

The category of FSSAI license or registration depends on the nature of the business, business turnover and production capacity. Whether the FBOs are eligible for a Basic Registration, Central License, or State License will depend upon the installed capacity and turnover.

FSSAI Basic Registration in Haryana - Who must apply?

This type of FSSAI registration applies to small-scale food business operators. FBOs having a turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh p.a are required to obtain FSSAI Basic registration. The applicant must submit Form A to obtain FSSAI Basic Registration.

The petty Food business operators who manufacture or sell food items, hawkers, little retailers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall-holders, or small-scale units relating to food business who comply with the following conditions must obtain an FSSAI registration certificate.

• Annual turnover does not exceed Rs.12 lakh.
• Production capacity of food products (other than milk and milk products and meat and meat products) up to 100 litres or kg per day.
• For Dairy Business procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres per day or up to 2.5 MT of milk solid per annum.
• Slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals, 10 small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less.
• Eligible transporter having single-vehicle.
• Food vending agencies having up to 12 vending machines in each State/UT.
• Distributes foods including in any religious or social gathering except a caterer.

FSSAI State License in Haryana - Who must apply?

This license applies to medium-sized food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers. FBOs with an annual turnover exceeding Rs.12 lakh but less than Rs.20 crore are required to obtain the FSSAI state license. The applicant must submit Form A to acquire an FSSAI state license.

Food businesses that must obtain an FSSAI State License and their fees are as follows:

• Slaughterhouses handling 3 to 50 large animals, 51 to 1000 poultry birds, or 11 to 150 small animals are required to obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 2000.
• Meat Processing Units producing up to 500 kg of meat per day or up to 150 metric tons (MT) of meat per annum must secure an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 3000.
• Dairy Businesses with a daily milk processing capacity of 501 to 10,000 litres or annual production of 2.5 to 500 MT of milk solids need an FSSAI State License. This license costs Rs. 3000.
• For larger Dairy Businesses that process between 1001 and 50,000 litres of milk per day or 501 to 2,500 metric tons (MT) of milk solids per annum, the FSSAI State License must be obtained at a fee of Rs. 5000.
• Vegetable Oil Processing Units with a daily production capacity of less than 1 metric ton (MT) must obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee is Rs. 3000.
• Vegetable Oil Processing Units with a daily production capacity ranging from 1 to 2 metric tons need an FSSAI State License, which costs Rs. 5000.
• Food Manufacturing or Processing Units with a production capacity from 101 kg/litres to 1 MT per day, including those involved in grains, cereals, pulses, and milling, must obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 3000.
• For larger Food Manufacturing or Processing Units with a daily production capacity of 1 to 2 MT, an FSSAI State License is required at a fee of Rs. 5000.
• Cold or Refrigerated Storage Facilities with a storage capacity of up to 10,000 metric tons (MT) are required to obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 2000.
• Atmospheric-Controlled Cold Storage Facilities with a storage capacity of up to 1,000 MT must secure an FSSAI State License, costing Rs. 2000.
• Cold Storage Without Atmospheric Control operating at a capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons (MT) requires an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 2000.
• Transporters operating up to 100 vehicles, with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 30 crores, need an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 2000.
• Food Vending Agencies operating up to 100 vending machines in a single state or union territory must obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee is Rs. 2000.
• Hotels that are one-star, two-star, or unrated require an FSSAI State License, which costs Rs. 2000.
• Three-Star and Four-Star Hotels must obtain an FSSAI State License, with a fee of Rs. 5000.
• Wholesalers with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 30 crores are required to have an FSSAI State License. The fee is Rs. 2000.
• Other Eligible Food Business Operators with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 12 lakhs but not more than Rs. 20 crores must also obtain an FSSAI State License. The fee for this license is Rs. 2000.

FSSAI Central License in Haryana - Who must apply?

Large-scale food business operators (FBO) engaged in processing, transporting, manufacturing, and having international trade of food products with an annual turnover of more than Rs.20 crore are required to obtain the FSSAI central license. The applicant must submit Form A to acquire an FSSAI state license. The Government fee for FSSAI Central License is fixed at Rs 7,500 except in the case of Department canteens on the premises of the Central Government, for which the fee is Rs 2000.  

Food businesses that must obtain an FSSAI State License and their fees are as follows:

• Slaughterhouses handling more than 50 large animals, 1000 poultry birds, and 150 small animals.
• Meat Processing Units producing more than 500 kg of meat per day or more than 150 metric tons (MT) of meat per annum.
• For Dairy Businesses that process more than 50,000 litres of milk per day or more than 2,500 metric tons (MT) of milk solids per annum.
• Vegetable Oil Processing Units with a daily production capacity of more than 2 metric tons.
• For Food Manufacturing or Processing units with a daily production capacity of more than 2 MT.
• Cold or Refrigerated Storage Facilities with a storage capacity of more than 10,000 metric tons (MT).
• Atmospheric-Controlled Cold Storage Facilities with a storage capacity of more than 1,000 MT.
• Cold Storage Without Atmospheric Control operating at a capacity of more than 50,000 metric tons (MT).
• Transporters operating more than 100 vehicles, with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 30 crores.
• Food Vending Agencies operating more than 100 vending machines in a single state or union territory.
• Five-star Hotels or above must obtain an FSSAI Central License.
• Wholesalers with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 30 crores.
• Importers and Exporters
• Proprietary Food, novel food
• FBOs on Central Govt. premises providing the following activities Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail.
• Departmental Canteens on premises of Central Govt.
• FBO at the premises of the Airport/Seaport
• E-commerce
• Other Eligible Food Business Operators with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 20 crores must also obtain an FSSAI Central License.

Specified list of food  business operators not required to obtain FSSAI central license even if the turnover exceeds Rs.20crores

• Club/Canteen
• Dhaba
• Mid-day meal canteen (serving in schools)