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FSSAI FOOD LICENSE MODIFICATION

FSSAI FORM-C MODIFICATION IN FoSCoS

What is FSSAI Form-C?

FSSAI license or registration (Form-C) is a certificate/license issued by FSSAI after successful scrutiny of applications (Form A and B) made in FoSCoS portal by anyone involved in the food business operations.

FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India which is an organization that monitors and regulates the food business opeartion in India.

FSSAI registration/license is mandatory for anyone involved in the food business opeartions. Be it a food processor, food manufacturer, packager, distributor, importer, exporter,transporter,e-seller or restaurant owner you need to get an FSSAI registration to initiate your food business. 

Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) launched in 2020 is an enhanced version of Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS) which was launched in 2012 for the issuance of pan-India FSSAI Licenses and Registration.

What is the FSSAI License/Registration Modification Process?

Food Business Operators (FBOs) are required to report any changes in the business to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) within a reasonable time. Any changes related to the kind of business, the scale of production, products category or formulation etc. should follow the regulations. Once the FSSAI License or registration (Form C) has been granted, any change required in the same requires filing an application for the modification of the FSSAI License or Registration. 

This particular process is known as the FSSAI Form-C modification. 

Types of FSSAI Modification

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

Who Can Apply for FSSAI Form-C Modification?

Any registered or licensed Food Business Operator can apply for a modification.

Documents Required For License/Registration Modification

The following documents are required for License/ Registration modification:

  • Resubmission of all the documents submitted at the time of FSSAI license application
  • A statement notifying the changes for which the modification request has been filed
  • Proper evidence of change in the food business
 
 
The list of documents can be checked KOB wise can be checked here: 
Source: FSSAI

FSSAI Modification Fee

SR NO PARTICULARS Modification fee
1
Central License
Rs.1000 + 18% GST
2
State License
Rs.1000
3
Registration
Rs.100

Key Points to Remember

  • The concerned FBO can select a single Modification Category at a time in the FSSAI Modification process, as regulated by the food licensing authority.
  • Food Manufacturers/Processors who have already obtained a Food License but are in the inappropriate category, are required to get their License Modified
  • For any change in existing kind of the business, change of business premise, 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 30 days after the receive of query.

Procedure to Apply for FSSAI License Modification

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

Modification of FSSAI License/Registration - FoSCoS Homepage
  • After login into the FoSCoS portal, a dashboard will be displayed, By clicking on the Modification option, the FBO can modify the respective FSSAI License or Registration Certificate.
Modification of FSSAI License/Registration - FoSCoS login page
  • Click on the procedure in front of the respective FSSAI License or Registration Certificate which you need to modify.
  • After clicking on proceed, a window will prompt by the system. Click on it to proceed further.
  • Now, the manufacturing FBO needs to modify his/her products. According to the new methodology, they do not need to type the products in the textbox but rather select the products from the given checklist.
  • Now click first up of all clicks on the general manufacturing tab and did the general manufacturing category. Now, the applicant can observe that the second option has already been selected which means this license is granted for this category only
  • Now click on proceed and then select the click here option. Until the products category, the applicant can view all the details provided in the existing FSSAI License.
  • Select the kind of product from the checklist and click on add option and then submit. Now select the kind of business from the checklist and then submit the option.
  • In this way, the manufacturer can add any product to the existing FSSAI License.
  • Select the appropriate certificate/license that you need to apply for a modification. a confirmation window will display, click on the ok button to proceed further.

Note: If any FBO’s Modification Application is rejected by the Authority, the particular FBO is needed to stop their business operation till the Modification part gets completed.

Read step wise guide with screenshots. Source: FSSAI 

FAQs

An FBO shall apply for a modification of the FSSAI food license or registration if there is any change from the information contained in the valid existing FSSAI food license or registration.

No. 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 months.

In case of a change in ownership, the FBO is mandated to file an FSSAI food license modification too. Along with that, the FBO will need to follow the Company Registration procedure as well.

No, FSSAI modification is not applicable here. FSSAI license is registered on the basis of the business premises only. So in case of initiation of a new food business from new premises, an individual has to obtain a new food license.

Yes. FSSAI license modification is needed to be executed in case of launching a new food product or service in any licensed FBO.

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