FSSAI Food Business Operator Declaration
**Sample PDF of the Affidavit is attached at the end.
Why is this affidavit used?
- To declare ownership of the food business (proprietor/partner/owner).
- To state the number of food handlers/workers employed.
- To confirm that workers have undergone medical fitness checks (no communicable or skin diseases).
- To declare the turnover of the business — whether under ₹12 lakhs (registration) or above (licence).
- It acts as a sworn legal statement that the information provided to FSSAI/local authority is true.
When is it used?
- At the time of applying for a new FSSAI Registration/License.
- At the time of renewal of existing licence/registration.
- Whenever the authority requires documentary proof about the fitness of workers and turnover.
Purpose
- To protect public health by ensuring food handlers are medically fit.
- To fix the accountability of the food business operator.
- To classify the business as a petty food business operator (turnover < ₹12 lakh → registration only) or a bigger food business (turnover > ₹12 lakh → state/central licence).
- To serve as legal proof in case of dispute, inspection, or false declaration.
FAQs
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Q1. Who has to file this declaration?
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Every Food Business Operator (FBO) applying for FSSAI registration/license — whether proprietor, partner, or company director.
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Q2. Why is medical fitness of workers required?
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To ensure food handlers do not spread communicable diseases (TB, hepatitis, skin infections). This is a mandatory FSSAI hygiene condition.
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Q3. What is the ₹12 lakh turnover rule?
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If annual turnover is below ₹12 lakh, it's simple FSSAI Registration.
If turnover is above ₹12 lakh → FSSAI License (State or Central depending on scale). -
Q4. Is proof of turnover compulsory?
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Yes, for renewal you must attach an ITR, audited statement, salary statement, or CA certificate.
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Q5. Who verifies this affidavit?
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It is self-declared by the FBO, but FSSAI officers or the Food Safety Department may verify during inspection.
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Q6. What if I don't file this affidavit?
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Applications for registration/licence may be rejected or delayed.
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Q7. What if false information is given?
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Action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and possible prosecution for false declaration under BNS (Sections 227/229).
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Q8. Do I need a notary attestation?
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Generally not. Most states accept self-declaration on plain paper. But some authorities may ask for a notarised affidavit.
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Q9. Is this affidavit needed for a home-based food business (tiffin, bakery, cloud kitchen)?
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Yes, even small/home businesses under FSSAI need it if they employ workers.
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Q10. Can I reuse the same affidavit for renewal?
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No, a fresh declaration is generally required at the time of each renewal with updated turnover and medical fitness details.
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Declaration by Food Business Operator
I, ________________________________, aged _______ years, S/O_________________________________ Resident of ______________________________ ________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:
1. That I am the Proprietor/Partner/Owner of and running the business /food establishment in the name and style of ____________________________________
2. That the total number of food handlers/workers employed in my food establishment are ____________________________________________________
3. That all of the above food handlers/workers employed under my establishment have undergone the mandatory medical examination for fitness and have been declared as medically fit and are also not suffering from any communicable, contagious or skin disorder by the medical authorities.
4. (i) In the case of a fresh or new applicant applying for the first time,
That the annual turnover from the food business to be started is expected to be less than 12 lacs.
(ii) In case of renewal
That my total turnover from the food business during the year ___________ was RS _______________________________ (Attach proof like salary statement / Income tax return / audited statement from CA / any other document showing annual salary less/ more than 12 lacs rupees)
Verification
I, _____________________________________ S/o______________________________, do hereby verify that the contents of the above declaration (Para 1 to 4) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been cancelled.
Place: …………………………..
Date:
(Signature)
Name:
Address
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