NKG holds extensive experience working with a range of Food industry players – small and large – with their compliance requirements to attain Food Regulatory Licensing that’s relevant to the scale and nature of their food business. From domestic manufacturing to imports, NKG offers a range of comprehensive licensing advisory and assistance services that are highly-reliable given our experts’ in-depth knowledge and expertise.
FSSAI laid down specifications in relation to the product compositions and ingredient specifications, which require to be evaluated against, prior to submitting a food product/food business for licensing. Owing to the varied regulatory requirements across the state and central food licensing, and the approval process being unique on a case to case basis, FBOs face various challenges at different stages of the food product licensing approval process. This is when NKG’s expertise offers a strategic roadmap to successful licensing and registration of your food products and ingredients.
Consumers in the food industry are keen on product labels that contain nutritional and supplementary information, product usage instructions and safety warnings, product lifespan related information, and product claims among others. The FSSAI issued standard guidelines for labelling compliance in case of packaged food products that’s at par with global regulations. NKG’s team of specialists are equipped with the knowledge to evaluate product ingredients and claims against the labelling compliance requirements.
Claims are the statements printed on the product labels/packaging, and other marketing materials to promote the product’s performance or simply advertise usage instructions. Food label claims are closely monitored by the FSSAI during food product licensing and subsequent enforcement considering consumer safety and awareness. This calls for a detailed evaluation and substantiation of the food product/ingredient claims. Our team of food experts offer in-depth validation of food labelling claims (ingredients, classification) in accordance with the required substantiations including clinical data to gather scientific evidence and justifications to product label claims.
Product classification is dependent on several factors related to the product’s ingredients, consumption, and presentation. This is a challenging phase in the process of FSSAI licensing for food products owing to the range of regulatory requirements to classify food products and ingredients. We offer a comprehensive list of product & ingredient classification services that include formulation assessments and recommendations, advisory on prohibited ingredients, product classification, distinguishing borderline products into “Drugs” and “Foods”.
In order to ensure uniform enforcement of laws related to matters in Legal Metrology throughout the country, the government of India has enacted various Rules within the Legal Metrology Act.
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Form C pertains to updates, renewals and modifications with respect to an already existing registration or license. Form C also refers to obtaining a duplicate license in certain cases when there’s a transfer of ownership, or renewal of surrendered license among others. At NKG, we offer expert guidance to our clients through a seamless hassle-free process of license changes. Our FSSAI Consulting and Advisory services range from License Updates, Upgrades, Modifications, License Renewals, Surrendering and Transfer.
know more from our expertsAny edible food products that do not fall under any regular food category (or) are not standardised by any regulatory compliances so far, are termed as non-specified products/ingredients. The manufacture, sale, distribution or trade of such products/ingredients do not comply with any of the FSSAI regulations. Ideally, non-specific food products/ingredients are obtained from novel engineering processes that may alter the original attributes of the food (composition, size, structure), metabolism, nutritional value or level of undesirable substances.
Food Safety and Standards (Approval of non-specified food and food ingredients) Regulations, 2017 laid down regulatory requirements to grant approval for non-specified food and food ingredients. As per the regulations, approval for these products is granted by the Authority after the risk analysis is carried out by the Scientific Panels.
Let’s delve into the intricacies of FSSAI State License, a vital aspect post business entity registration. For those immersed in the food industry—be it hawkers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall holders, food distributors, or those engaged in the manufacturing, transportation, storage, or distribution of food products—a prerequisite is obtaining FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License basis their eligibility criteria before commencing operations.
Know MoreThe oversight of India’s food industry rests in the hands of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Enacted through the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the FSSAI plays a pivotal role in subjecting food products to rigorous quality checks, mitigating adulteration, and curbing the sale of substandard goods.
Know MOreThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enforcing nationwide food safety protocols. Yet, navigating the labyrinth of FSSAI renewal can prove daunting, entailing a myriad of regulations, documentation, and temporal constraints. Fear not, for this guide is your compass through the process. Whether you preside over a dining establishment, helm a food production unit, or orchestrate distribution, grasping the nuances of FSSAI renewal is indispensable for preserving consumer confidence and legal adherence. Embark on this exploration, unlocking the mysteries of FSSAI renewal to guide your food enterprise toward prosperity and security.
Know MoreFSSAI is a regulatory authority of India that issues registration licenses to FBOs based on the nature and scale of the business, location and annual turnover. FBOs are those who are involved in activities related to the manufacture, sale, distribution, packaging, processing, storage, transportation, import, export and service of food and food ingredients. FSSAI licenses are categorised as Registration, State License, and Central License.
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FBOs with an annual turnover of below 12 Lakhs are eligible for Basic License Registration with Form A. |
FBOs with an annual turnover between 12 -20 crores are eligible for State License Registration with Form B. |
FBOs with an annual turnover of above 20 crores are eligible for Central License Registration with Form B. |
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Daily production, procurement or distribution of milk is upto 500 litres of milk per day (or) 2.5 MT of milk solids per annum. |
Dairy Units (processing and chilling units) with capacity of 500 – 50,000 litres of milk per day (or) 2.5 MT – 2,500 MT of milk solids per annum. |
Daily units involved in the production, procurement or distribution of milk – upto 50,000 litres of milk per day (or) a capacity of 2500 MT of milk solids per annum. |
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Meat processing of upto 500 kgs of meat per day (or) annual processing capacity is 150 MT. |
Meat processing exceeds 500 kgs of meat per day (or) annual processing capacity is 150 MT. |
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Slaughtering capacity is not greater than 2 large/10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day. |
Slaughtering capacity is 3-50 large/11-150 small animals or 51-1000 poultry birds per day. |
Slaughtering capacity is greater than 50 large/150 small animals or 1000 poultry birds per day. |
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Production capacity of food products (excluding milk and meat) doesn’t exceed 100kg/ltr per day |
Vegetable Oil Processing Units with a capacity of upto 2 MT per day |
Vegetable Oil Processing Units with a capacity greater than 2 MT per day |
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Some examples include small-scale hawkers, food producers, retailers, charity food distributors, itinerant vendors/stall holders, vendors involved in the production and sale of meat and milk. |
Some examples include small- to medium-sized food producers, grains, cereals and pulses milling units, storage units, transportation, retail, marketers, restaurants and distributors among others. |
Some examples include mid- to large-sized FBOs such as Importers & Exporters, eCommerce Food Businesses, production/processing units, Food operators in Railway Stations, Airports, Seaports, etc. |
NKG keeps in Close communications with various Trade Commissions, Business Chambers, embassies of many countries on various existing & new Rules & Regulations of government of India
NKG has a Dedicated and Efficient team of experienced regulatory professionals who have Registered more than 2000 brands until now who can help you Plan your regulatory needs and smoothen the process for Regulatory approvals. Strategically located in New Delhi, the “regulatory “ capital of India, NKG makes a head start by following its unique time tested “Step-by- Step “ process that puts a lot of method in between the madness.
Through years of experience, NKG experts have ironed out an efficient, step by step process starting from the basics of understanding a client’s requirements through to providing an exhaustive overview of the regulatory obligations concerning the products. Once a regulatory pathway is identified, NKG experts handhold the client through each step of the process concluding to receipt of licenses and approvals.
