Manufacturing & Repacking –
All Food Manufacturing/ Processing units – Means a person/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product.
This term includes, but is not limited to contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufactures or processes a
food product
Manufacturing or processing means each step in conversion of raw material derived from livestock and agricultural produce into
products for intermediate or final consumption. The process includes procurement, receipt, preparation, Manufacturing/processing,
packaging, storage, distribution & transportation of food products.
Repacking – Means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or
changed.
| Production Capacity : More than 2 MT per day | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
| Production Capacity : 1MT – 2 MT per Day | State License | Rs. 5000 |
| Production Capacity : 101 Kgs/Ltrs – 1 MT per Day | State License | Rs. 3000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum Or Production capacity upto 100 Kgs/Ltrs per day | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Trading Category
Wholesaler –
Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.
Distributor –
Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the
person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer
Supplier –
Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer.
Retailer –
Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end
user.
E.g. Retail Shop/ Fish/ Meat/Poultry shop/ seller/Sweet Shop/Snacks/Confectionery or Bakery Shop
Marketer –
Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self.
Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.
| Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
| Turnover Rs. 12 Lac To Rs. 20 Crores per annum | State License | Rs. 2000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Hotel Industry
Hotel –
Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services.
In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have
attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities
| Five Star and Above | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
| Three Star and Four Star | State License | Rs. 5000 |
| One Star, Two Star or Hotel without Star Rating by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC) | State License | Rs. 2000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Restaurant and Bars
Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are
generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only
take-out and delivery.
| Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
| Turnover Rs. 12 Lac To Rs. 20 Crores per annum | State License | Rs. 2000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Club/Canteen
Club/Canteen –
Canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the institution
Dhaba –
Food service establishment generally located near roadside/highway involved in processing, storing, packaging and selling of food to
customers for consumption
Boarding houses serving food –
A building providing food and lodging for paying guest.
Banquet halls with food catering arrangements
A specified area such as hall which is used for the purpose of hosting parties/ ceremonies involved in preparation and serving of food to
customers for consumption.
Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas
An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such
as home based caterer or restaurants to customers.
Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder
A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed).
Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc –
A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or
packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.
| Turnover Rs. 12 Lac To Rs. 20 Crores per annum | State License | Rs. 2000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Caterer
Caterer –
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and /or transport of food for consumption of a group at a venue of
ceremony/celebration /ritual/institution
| Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
| Turnover Rs. 12 Lac To Rs. 20 Crores per annum | State License | Rs. 2000 |
Importers
Importers importing food items including food ingredients and additives for commercial use
Import is an activity where articles of trade from a foreign source is brought into a domestic market in the course of trade
Exporter –
a) Documents for License for 100% Export Oriented Units
b) Documents for License for Trader/Merchant Exporter
c) Documents for License for Manufacturer Exporter
| No limit on Capacity or Turnover | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
Head Office/Registered Office
Food Business Operators having food business activities in two or more States/UTs have to declare one Head Office/Registered Office.
E-Commerce
E-commerce also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using
the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. Ecommerce is often used to refer to the sale of physical
products online, but it can also describe any kind of commercial transaction that is facilitated through the internet.
| No limit on Capacity or Turnover | Central License | Rs. 7500 |
Indian Railways
Caterers/Restaurants/Canteens/Hawkers/Petty Retailers at the premises of Railway Stations
| Turnover Rs. 12 Lac To Rs. 20 Crores per annum | State License | Rs. 2000 |
| Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum | Registration | Rs. 100 |
Airport/Seaport
Food Business Activities at premises of Airport/Seaport such as Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail etc
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food at airports/seaports
| No limit on Capacity or Turnover | Central License | Rs. 7500 |