All milk products are considered dairy products. Dairy goods include paneer, ghee, cheese, curd, and butter. The most popular milk product in India is ghee.

India's milk production is increasing by 6-7 million tonnes every year. The Essential Food Act of 1955 defines milk products as essential food items, and as such, the government sets the maximum retail price (MRP) for these goods.

Dairy products should be pure and free of any additional adulterants as they are consumed daily. Every dairy producer must abide by the rules and regulations that have been set by the FSSAI in order to ensure the public's safety.

Why should you get an FSSAI licence for dairy products?

FSSAI licence for dairy products will get you a reputational brand label in the marketplace.
Because they will trust you with their health, people will buy your items.
Business expansion becomes possible and simple.
Having a licence for food safety will draw in investors, and having financing approved becomes simpler.
It will simplify and improve the efficiency of all legal proceedings for your company.

How to get an FSSAI License for dairy products?

Choose the right type of certification for dairy products
You must apply for one of the following, depending on your annual turnover.

• Basic registration: Every FBO with less than Rs. 12 lakh yearly sales must register with the FSSAI.
• State license: A state licence is required for an FBO with an annual turnover of between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crores.
• Central license: An FBO is required to seek a central licence if its yearly revenue exceeds 20 crores.

Choose the type of business

• You must choose the appropriate sort of business from a list of available business types before registering it with the FSSAI.
• If you are a maker or producer of milk products, you might choose to choose the "dairy units" category.

Sign up on the FSSAI portal

Visit the FoSCoS FSSAI login page and register using the necessary information.

Fill out the FSSAI application form

• On the website, there are two forms: Form A and Form B.
• Forms A and B are used for registration and licencing, respectively. Choose the appropriate form type for your business.
• Complete the form as intended with the necessary information.
• Food items have been coded by the FSSAI. Choose the food code that applies to your application.

Submit the documentation

You had to upload many different types of documents during the application procedure, including your ID proof, business address proof, FSMS declaration, and more.

Make payment for the application

Annual charges for:

• Basic registration is Rs. 100 per annum
• A state license is Rs. 2000 per annum
• Central license is Rs. 7500 per annum

Pay for the kind of certification you are applying for.

How long will it take your business to be registered or licensed?

Basic registration may take 7–10 days after all of your paperwork has been verified and validated, while state and central licences may require up to 30 days.

Renewal of FSSAI licence for dairy products

• Every year, you must renew your certification.
• A renewal request should be made 30 days before the current license's expiration date.
• Just in case you don't get the renewal. A fine of Rs. 100 may be assessed against you up until the licence renewal.
• Your licence may be deactivated if any lapse occurs within the allotted time.

Conclusion

You must choose the appropriate category and provide the appropriate paperwork when seeking an FSSAI licence for dairy products. You might wish to look for professional assistance. Online Legal India will walk you through every step of the procedure and quickly get your company licenced.