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FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Food processing Businesses in Chhattisgarh

Profile-specific applicability of FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for a food processing unit in Chhattisgarh, with citation and deadline.

Definition

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Food processing businesses in Chhattisgarh: how the obligation applies, where to file, and the penalty for default.

SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 — Regulation 2.1 (Categories)foscos.fssai.gov.in

What it means in practice

A food processing unit (NIC 10) operating in Chhattisgarh typically triggers FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) because of the food-handling nature of the business.

The day-to-day administering authority will be Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 — Regulation 2.1 (Categories)foscos.fssai.gov.in

Does FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) apply to a food processing business in Chhattisgarh?

FacetConditionApplies

Central regulation — applies in all states/UTsYes

Applies across all sectorsDepends

Triggered when any of: serves_food, manufactures_food, stores_perishables, imports_foodDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: annual

Penalty for default: Operating without licence: imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to Rs 5 lakh (Sec 63 FSS Act). Misleading labels: Rs 3 lakh.

Citations

SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 — Regulation 2.1 (Categories)foscos.fssai.gov.in