Approvals required for a food Industry.

Yes you need to get approval from  the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. and other licenses too. .for which better to consult local lawyer those who specialist in the subject will be helpful for you.

Food Business in India is one of the most lucrative and trending businesses right now.

But before starting a food business, it is imperative to follow a set of guidelines in order to carry out food services and sell food products. Failure to do so, one may land up with unnecessary legal hindrances.

Every food business owner including a petty vendor/ hawker needs to obtain a Food license from FSSAI. FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India....

• Trade License/ Eating House License. ...
• Liquor License. ...
• Fire Department NOC. ...
• Shops and Establishment Registration. ...
• Pollution clearance. ...
• License for playing music or videos. ...
• Tax registrations.
• GST
• Professional tax
• labor law registrations
• ESIC
• EPF
• Contract labor agreement registration
• Infrastructure license
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Well advised by experts, I agree and nothing more to add.

 Hello!  

Starting a food business requires a lot of legal procedures to be followed before you could set up your manufacturing unit and it is mandatory to follow every step to prevent any issues in the future. If you want to start your business by setting up a company, then the first step is to register a company under the Companies Act, 2013. Companies can be   

• Private Limited Company  

• Limited liabilities partnership  

• Proprietorship  

• Partnership  

• One Person company  

• Limited Company  

The application to register a company is submitted to the registrar of companies who after making sure that all the requirements and procedures a fulfilled, approves the registration and adds the name of the company in his register. It should be made sure that your company has a unique name or else the application is not accepted.  

If you are interested in starting a new brand, it is important to register your brand under Indian Intellectual property rights. You can refer to the process of registering a trademark at https://cleartax.in/s/trademark-registration-procedure-india.  

After deciding as to what will be your brand and the products that are to be manufactured, you have to apply for clearance by FSSAI which is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that governs the food business in India. Every food business such as manufacturing, processing, storage distribution, and sale of food products should mandatorily obtain an FSSAI license or registration.   

Registration can be in form of a central license for large businesses, a state license for medium business, and registration for petty business. The registration process can be started by filling the form which is available at https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/.   

Read more at: https://cleartax.in/s/fssai-registration  

Selecting the location to set up the manufacturing plant is crucial and it should be according to the laws of the particular area. Abiding by all the legal requirements is necessary to start the business to avoid any fines and penalization during the business.  

Regards   

Vasundhara Singh  

Hello,

Starting a food manufacturing business, especially one involving ready-to-eat products with added colorants and flavors, involves navigating various regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and safety. One of the most crucial approvals you'll need is from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This certification is essential as it affirms that your manufacturing processes and products meet stringent safety standards, which is vital for maintaining public health and consumer trust.

In addition, considering your products will have unique formulations and branding, securing a trademark is also important. A trademark will protect your brand's identity, prevent unauthorized use of your product names or logos by competitors, and support in building a recognizable presence in the market.

For assistance with these processes, you might find these services useful for ensuring all legal requirements are met without hassle:

• For FSSAI registration, which will help you navigate the application process to meet all food safety regulations.
• For trademark registration, which can secure your brand identity and intellectual property.

These links provide access to services that can help simplify the regulatory landscape, allowing you to focus more on growing your business.

Best of luck with your venture!