Establishments Covered
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
CAFE
WINE SHOPS
CLOUD KITCHENS
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
CAFE
WINE SHOPS
CLOUD KITCHENS
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body that regulates and supervises food safety and standards in India. If you are a food business operator (FBO) in India, you are required to obtain a license or registration from the FSSAI in order to operate. The type of license or registration you need will depend on the nature and scale of your food business.
There are three types of FSSAI license:
Basic FSSAI License: This
type of license is for small food businesses that have an annual turnover of less than INR 12 lakh
(approx. USD 16,000).State FSSAI License: This type
of license is for food businesses that have an annual turnover of between INR 12 lakh and INR 20 crore
(approx. USD 2.6 million). Central FSSAI License: This
type of license is for food businesses that have an annual turnover of more than INR 20 crore (approx. USD
2.6 million) or that are involved in the export of food products.To apply for an FSSAI license or registration, you will need to submit an application along with the required documents and fees to the FSSAI. The FSSAI will review your application and may conduct an inspection of your food business before issuing the license. The FSSAI license is valid for a period of 1-5 years, depending on the type of license and the nature of the food business.
There are different kinds of businesses which require FSSAI certificates.
Manufacturing: such as Food
processing units, including repackers, manufacture/process dairy products, vegetable oil, meat products,
and novel food products.
Trade/Retail: Such as storing,
wholesaling, retailing, distributing, transporting, operating food vending agencies, supplying, or
marketing Food Services: Such as
businesses involved in food activities related to preparation and serving of fresh food and drinks.Central Govt Agencies: If you
are conducting food business activities i.e. Food canteen/catering services, storing, wholesaling,
retailing, distributing food products at Central Govt. Premises.Head Office: If you are
carrying out food business activities in more than one State with the same company/organization name.The Shops and Establishments Act is a legislation that regulates the working conditions of employees in shops and commercial establishments in India. If you own or operate a shop or commercial establishment, you are required to obtain a Shops and Establishments Registration Certificate from the appropriate authorities.
To apply for a Shops and Establishments Registration Certificate, you will need to submit an application along with the required documents and fees to the Office of the Inspector of Shops and Establishments in your district.
The documents you will need to submit may vary depending on the nature of your business, but generally, you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of ownership of the shop or establishment. You may also need to provide details about the nature of your business, the number of employees, and the working hours.
The Shops and Establishments Registration Certificate is valid for a period of one year and must be renewed annually. It is important to keep your registration certificate up to date and to comply with the rules and regulations outlined in the Shops and Establishments Act in order to avoid any penalties or legal action.
A trade license is a document that allows a person or business to engage in a specific trade or business activity in a particular location. If you own or operate a business, you may be required to obtain a trade license from the appropriate authorities.
To apply for a trade license, you will need to submit an application along with the required documents and fees to the local municipal corporation or council in the area where you will be operating your business.
The documents you will need to submit may vary depending on the nature of your business, but generally, you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of ownership of the business. You may also need to provide details about the nature of your business, the number of employees, and the working hours.
The trade license is usually valid for a period of one year and must be renewed annually. It is important to keep your trade license up to date and to comply with the rules and regulations outlined by the local authorities in order to avoid any penalties or legal action.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax that is levied on the supply of goods and services in India. If you own or operate a business in India and your annual turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold, you are required to obtain a GST registration.
To apply for a GST registration, you will need to submit an application along with the required documents and fees to the GST authorities. The documents you will need to submit may vary depending on the nature of your business, but generally, you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of ownership of the business. You may also need to provide details about the nature of your business, the nature of your supplies, and your bank account details.
Once your application has been approved, you will be issued a GST registration certificate. The GST registration certificate is proof that you are registered under GST and that you are authorized to collect GST from your customers and pay it to the government. It is important to keep your GST registration certificate up to date and to comply with the rules and regulations related to GST in order to avoid any penalties or legal action.
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Telangana State Disaster Response & Fire Services Department may be required for certain activities related to fire safety in the state of Telangana, India. For example, an NOC may be required before a new building or facility can be constructed, in order to ensure that it meets the necessary fire safety standards. In such cases, the fire department would be responsible for reviewing the plans for the building and issuing the NOC if the building meets the required standards. It is also possible that an NOC may be required for other activities related to fire safety, such as the installation of certain types of fire protection systems.
Legal metrology refers to the measurement of quantities of goods and services, and the regulation of such measurements to ensure accuracy and fairness. In some jurisdictions, businesses that use measuring instruments in their operations may be required to obtain a license from the legal metrology department or agency. This may include businesses that sell goods by weight or volume, such as supermarkets, gas stations, and others.
The purpose of the license is to ensure that the measuring instruments used by the business are accurate and meet the required standards. To obtain a license from the legal metrology department, a business typically needs to submit an application and may be required to have its measuring instruments tested and calibrated by an approved laboratory. The requirements for obtaining a license from the legal metrology department may vary depending on the jurisdiction.