Due to the ongoing pandemic, the FBOs Food Business Operators are facing major issues regarding FSSAI registration. They are not able to meet regular compliance for startups. Additionally, the FBOs are facing a huge delay in getting an FSSAI license or FSSAI registration. Some of them are not able to renew their existing FSSAI registration for an FSSAI license. To reduce the burden of FBOs, the FSSAI regulators extended the due date of the FSSAI license renewal. Now, FSSAI has also shared some tips to avoid delays in FSSAI registration.
Some of the tips to avoid delay in getting FSSAI registration are as follows:
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Choose the right KoB-Kind of the food business-
The most common error Food operators make is that they choose the wrong Kob-Kind of Food Business. They must choose the right KoB to avoid delay.
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Choose the right kind of Food Product Categorization Code-
The basic error that occurs in the FSSAI registration form is the incorrect Food Product Categorization Code. FSSAI regulators have allotted Food Product Categorization Codes for every type of food product. Food operators can know about the Food Product Categorization from the IFS-Quick Access portal.
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Fill Out Documents for FSSAI registration – The following documents to apply for FSSAI license:
Identity Proof( Voter ID card, passport, Driving Licence, PAN card, Aadhar Card)
Declaration
Passport Size photo
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Know the Criteria for FSSAI registration-
Many food operators are facing delays in getting food licenses because of wrong information on the eligibility criteria for FSSAI State License, Central FSSAI License, and basic registration.
- Getting FBO Ready for FSSAI Inspection
-The most necessary part to avoid delay in getting FSSAI registration is to get your business ready for inspection. Due to the ongoing pandemic, FSSAI regulators have started the online inspection of the food operators for FSSAI registration.
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