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Modification of FSSAI License

Following the FSSAI Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) registration procedure, any registered Food Business Operator (FBO) can change, alter, or modify any given information in the Food License issued by the FSSAI. This particular process is known as the Modification of the FSSAI License. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 oversees the FSSAI Modification process under the supervision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) authority.

• FSSAI Modification is applicable only for the existing Food License holders. In case of cancellation of the same, an FBO is obliged to apply again after 3 month
• In case of a change in ownership, the FBO is mandated to file a Modification of the FSSAI License. Along with that, the FBO will need to follow the Company Registration procedure as well.

Modification of License by Manufacturer upon launch of FoSCoS

In May this year, the FSSAI issued the order for modification of the licenses due to the migration of the existing Food Licence and Registration System (FLRS) to the Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS), and the last date for the modification was fixed for December 31, 2020.

According to the FSSAI, in 2019, the food authority approved the proposal regarding the mapping of standardized food products with the food category system to license and registration of manufacturers and subsequently, comments were invited and examined.

• Under the FLRS, the manufacturer applicant types the name of the food product to be manufactured in the text box provided while in the FoSCoS the manufacturers will have to select a standardized product only out of the list provided on the licensing platform.
• FSSAI informed that standardized products have classifications as per the food category system and if the product does not fall under the standardized category, the FBO needs to apply under the proprietary food, non-specified food, or supplements/nutraceuticals category as the case may be.
• FSSAI says that in the case of existing FBOs holding valid licensing for manufacturing food products, they need to modify their existing license upon migrating to the new system FoSCoS. The window period for modification was given till December 31, which now stands extended till October 31, 2021.

Eligibility to Apply for FSSAI Modification

As per the FSSAI Order dated 28^th May 2020, only selected categories of FBOs can now apply for a Modification of the FSSAI License.

• Any Registered Food Business Operator
• Food Manufacturers
• Food Processing units
• Food Repackers
• Food Re-labellers
• Food Distributors

Type of Modification of FSSAI License

Modification of FSSAI license or registration is of 2 types as follows:

• Form C Modification – For the modification of information printed on Form C.
• Non–Form C Modification – For the modification of supporting information and documents.

Fee for Applying FSSAI Modification

The fee structure for applying the FSSAI Modification of the existing license is as follows:

As per the FSSAI Notification dated June 16^th, 2021, FASSI has announced that FBO is not required to pay this fee for modification of license till October 31^st, 2021

Documents for Modification of FSSAI License

The FBOs are required to upload the following documents while applying for an application.

• Any change in documents or information provided during the grant of the previous food business license.
• Certificate of Food Safety Management System being adopted
• Medical fitness certificates of all workers engaged in the firm
• All details of technical personnel in charge of the operation

Other Conditions

• The concerned FBO can select a single Modification Category at a time in the FSSAI License Modification process
• Food Manufacturers/Processors who have already obtained a Food License but in the wrong category, are required to get their License Modified
• For adding a new business, change of business address, change in contact details, or change in the product category – an FBO is requisite to file for FSSAI License Modification
• The FSSAI Designated Officer (D.O.) is responsible to scrutinize the Modification Application and the D.O. may seek any clarification from the FBO. The query is needed to be responded to within the next 30 days

Procedure to Apply for FSSAI License Modification

To modify the existing FSSAI license FBOs need to submit an online application through the online mode on Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS)  and possess a valid receipt of the application having a seventeen-digit application reference number.