FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India which is an organization that monitors and governs the food business in India. Any person who wants to start a business in the food sector, be it food processing or food manufacturing, packaging or distributing, has to register for Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI).
FSSAI registration or license is based on the business volume and premises. Depending upon the installed capacity or turnover or location, applicant premises are eligible for the license such as basic license, central license, and state license. FSSAI monitors these businesses under the guidelines and regulations listed in FSSAI Act, 2006.