Sector × state compliance

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Restaurant / food service Businesses in Sikkim

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

Definition

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Restaurant / food service businesses in Sikkim: 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 restaurant / food service unit (NIC 56) operating in Sikkim 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 restaurant / food service business in Sikkim?

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