FSSAI Registration in Karnataka – Legal Requirement for Food Businesses

In Karnataka, obtaining FSSAI Registration or License is a statutory requirement for any business involved in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food. This requirement arises from the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which empowers the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to regulate food safety across all states, including Karnataka.

Food Business Operators (FBOs) must obtain the appropriate FSSAI approval before starting operations to comply with food safety regulations and avoid enforcement action. Call 9916832841 to get your FSSAI registration done.

Meaning of FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration is a mandatory approval issued by FSSAI to food businesses based on their scale of operations and annual turnover. Upon approval, the business is issued a 14-digit FSSAI registration or license number, which must be displayed on food packages, menus, invoices, or business premises, as applicable.

The purpose of FSSAI registration is to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards prescribed under law.

Categories of FSSAI Approval

FSSAI issues approvals under three categories depending on business size and capacity:

• Basic FSSAI Registration – Applicable to petty food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh.

• State FSSAI License – Required for medium-scale food businesses operating within Karnataka with turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore.

• Central FSSAI License – Mandatory for large food businesses, multi-state operations, import/export businesses, and entities with turnover above ₹20 crore.

These thresholds are prescribed under FSSAI licensing regulations.

Eligibility Parameters for Basic Registration in Karnataka

Basic Registration applies to petty food businesses, including those meeting the following capacity or turnover limits:

• Annual turnover not exceeding ₹12 lakh

• Dairy units processing up to 500 litres of milk per day or 2.5 MT of milk solids per year

• Meat processing units with capacity up to 100 kg per day

• Slaughtering units handling up to 2 large animals / 10 small animals / 50 poultry birds per day

• Vegetable oil processing units with capacity up to 100 kg or litres per day

• Small retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers within the turnover limit
  

These limits are derived from FSSAI’s schedule of food business categories.

Eligibility for State and Central Licenses

• State License: Food businesses with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh & ₹20 crore operating within Karnataka.

• Central License: Food businesses with turnover exceeding ₹20 crore, businesses involved in import/export, or businesses operating in more than one state.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration in Karnataka

Depending on the category of registration or license, the following documents are generally required:

• Form A (for Basic Registration) or Form B (for State/Central License)

• Photo identity proof of the food business operator

• Address proof of the business premises

• Proof of possession of premises (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)

• Business constitution documents (Partnership Deed, Certificate of Incorporation, etc.)

• Description of business activity

• List of food products manufactured or handled
  

These requirements are prescribed under FSSAI regulations and licensing guidelines.

Online Application Process in Karnataka

All FSSAI registrations and licenses must be filed online through the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS). Offline applications are not accepted.

The process involves account creation, selection of the appropriate category, document upload, online payment of government fees, and submission for review. Applications may be subject to scrutiny or inspection depending on business type.

Validity and Renewal

FSSAI registration or license can be issued for a period ranging from 1 year to 5 years, as selected during application. Renewal must be initiated before expiry to avoid non-compliance.

Importance of Compliance

Operating a food business without valid FSSAI registration or license constitutes a legal violation under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and may result in penalties or enforcement action.

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