What are the common grounds on which FSSAI Application get rejected?
Incomplete or Inaccurate Information
Non-Compliance with Food Safety Standards
Lack of Adequate Infrastructure
Failure to Comply with Licensing Regulations
FSSAI categorizes food businesses into different types, such as FSSAI registration, state license, and central license, based on their size and nature. Applying for the wrong category or failing to meet the specific requirements for the chosen category can result in rejection. For example, a small food vendor that operates locally should apply for FSSAI registration, while a large food manufacturer with national distribution may need a state or central license. Applying for a higher or lower category than necessary can lead to rejection.
Non-Payment of Adequate Fees
What to do if your FSSAI Application get rejected?
Revival of rejected application for Basic and State FSSAI License:
- Applicants must file a reactivation request with the State Food Safety Commissioner within three months of rejection.
- After filing the reactivation request, a designated officer will review the case for merit.
- Within 30 days of receiving a request from a food operator, an email should be sent to the RC Division outlining the applicant’s findings.
- The Designated Officers indicated the proposal will need to be forwarded to the IT division for the application reactivation process.
- The IT division will evaluate the application that appears to be relevant and then reactivate it. They will also contact the DO/CFS under RCD’s supervision and share information about the reactivation.
Revival of rejected application for Central License:
- Applicants must apply to their FSSAI Regional Office within 6 months of the date of rejection.
- Considering the request, the director of the RO will examine the case for the verification process.
- After examining the request within 30 days, the regional office’s director will forward the recommendation to the RCD (Regional Compliance Division) at enforcement1@fssai.gov.in.
- The RCD will then investigate the case based on the RO’s recommendation.
- Based on the recommendation, the role of the Executive Director of the RCD would be to act as the final arbiter in such circumstances.
- After the case has been approved by RCD, it will be referred to the IT Division.
- In extreme instances, an FBO might go to the FSSAI headquarters and be evaluated by the CEO.
SOPs to Revive When FSSAI Application Get Rejected
- FBO inadvertently rejected the application during processing.
- If the cause of rejection is due to a technical error while being processed by a DO or FBO.
- Due to a lack of information or papers, the system automatically rejected the application.
How Setindiabiz can help?
The rejection of FSSAI applications has been a longstanding challenge for food business operators. However, there are established procedures for revival of FSSAI application rejected by the authorities, allowing applicants to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. By following these processes, businesses can navigate through the reasons of rejection and continue their commitment to providing safe and high-quality products to consumers.