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India has laws that help in ensuring that food is safe and hygienic for human consumption. Hence, food businesses should possess relevant licenses to function. It goes the same for the fruit business as well. You will need FSSAI License for engaging in the fruit business. Further, the most crucial authority that handles and regulates the food business in India is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. If you are planning to start a fruit business in India, then go through this article.
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FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The autonomous body works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and functions according to the FSSAI Act 2006. The body has the authority to monitor all companies that are under the food sector and ensures that they adhere to the guidelines provided. An entrepreneur who wishes to start a fruit business in India should get the FSSAI License.
There are essentially three kinds of this License. They are:
The documents required may vary depending upon which license you have applied for.
For FSSAI Registration
For State or Central License
The following steps may be followed to obtain this license for fruit business in India:
The online process, therefore, helps users to have a user-friendly experience.
FSSAI has launched this Clean and Fresh Fruit and vegetable market Initiative to ensure the availability of hygienic fruits and vegetables across the country. Hence, it looks to upgrade the unorganized retail sector comprising of pavement vendors and pushcart fruit sellers. Both parties are expected to benefit significantly by integrating them with organized retailers like Big Bazaar etc.
Below we have provided the basic guidelines of the program:
It may be noted that the local authorities, under this project, shall recommend suitable markets and vendors to FSSAI. The state FDA officials shall then audit and inspect the location to understand its needs. The officials shall then implement the required changes and train the vendors to follow the above mentioned guidelines.
The FSSAI Panel shall conduct another audit after the implementation of the changes to ensure compliance with the food safety and standards. If it passes, the market or the vendor shall receive a clean and fresh fruit and vegetable market certification for a year. Hence, the office shall conduct routine monthly checkups to make sure that the standards are maintained.
The benefits can be summarized as mentioned below:
Every food business operator, whether fruit business, require FSSAI License. Operating without such license can invite legal trouble. Therefore if you are planning to run a fruit business in India, get the license today.
Read our article: What is the Difference Between FPO and FSSAI?
Ashish M. Shaji has done his graduation in law (BA. LLB) from CCS University. He has keen interests in doing extensive research and writing on legal subjects especially on corporate law. He is a creative thinker and has a great interest in exploring legal subjects.
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