Get A Vending Machine License in India (Complete Process)

Are you new to the Vending Machine industry? Worried about the paper-works involved in establishing your business? Do you need absolute clarity about how to get a license for your vending machine?

We are here to answer all your doubts in the most comprehensive manner possible and give you a clearer picture of the vending machine business. 

Snack of your choice, your favorite beverage, a fully organic meal within your office premise – who doesn’t like a world of convenience right within arm’s length.

So first of all, shed away all your doubts about investing in this field and come aboard to find out how to get a vending machine license in India.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for understanding How to Get a Vending Machine License in India. But, before that let us find out for what products you need a license.

When do you require a license?

In India, you require to have a license for all the items that are edible. This includes a wide range of food products from snacks and beverages to complete meals.

All this licensing process is done under FSSAI, the Indian regulatory body for food products. 

Here’s what FSSAI has to say about Vending Machine Licenses:

“Every business operator involved in the food business- manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, and sale should compulsorily have an FSSAI registration…FSSAI license or registration is mandatory for food business operators who deal with food vending machines”.

So, you need an FSSAI license if you are planning to set up a VM for the following products:

  • Snacks like chips, cookies, biscuits, and other packaged materials.
  • Unpackaged snacks like pizza slices, wraps, burgers, etc.
  • All kinds of beverages like tea, coffee, soda, coke, juices, drinking water, etc.
  • Fully prepared meals like rajma-chawal, poha, idli-sambhar, etc.

How to get a Vending Machine License:

The FSSAI handles food licensing in India. Expert professionals at the agency provide licenses after careful scrutiny for food safety.

These licenses can be of three types based on the turnover amount of the vending machine(s).

1. Basic FSSAI License

This license is for vending machine businesses having a turnover of less than 12 lakhs per annum. This is particularly taken by new startups or small-scale businesses.

Documents required for Basic FSSAI registration-

  1. Authorized person address proof
  2. Passport size photo
  3. Business name and address
  4. FSSAI declaration form
  5. Nature of business details

2. State FSSAI License

Businesses having an annual turnover between Rs 12 lakhs and 20 crores can apply for an FSSAI state license.

This license is mostly taken by small and medium-sized manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailers, restaurant marketers, distributors, etc.

3. Documents required for State FSSAI License

  1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
  3. If any Government Registration Certificates ( Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST Registration Number / Shop and Establishment Registration / Trade License)
  4. If the applicant is a private limited company or partnership firm then they should provide MOA & AOA or Partnership deed copy
  5. For applying for State License any One of the following certificates is compulsory ( Trade license, Shop and Establishment Registration, Panchayath License, Corporation License, Municipality License )
  6. Nature of Business.
  7. Fssai declaration form

Manufacturing /Repacker category please arrange below other documents.

  1. Manufacturing unit photos
  2. Plant Layouts.
  3. Machinery details use for production in your company letterhead (Capacity & Horse Power details)
  4. Product details in a Company Letterhead.

4. Central FSSAI License

Businesses having an annual turnover of 20 crores are required to get a central FSSAI license.

Major food Business Operators like Importers, manufacturers, operators in central government, Railways, airports, seaports, etc mostly go for central FSSAI licenses.

Documents required for Central FSSAI License-

  1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
  3. If any Government Registration Certificates ( Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST Registration Number / Shop and Establishment Registration / Trade License)
  4. If the applicant is a private limited company or partnership firm then they should provide MOA & AOA or Partnership deed copy.
  5. IE Code (Import Export Code) Certificate (for the category of export and import IE code is compulsory)
  6. Authority letter from the company letterhead to the concerned person stating that he is authorized to file an FSSAI application.
  7. List of food categories desired to be manufactured (In the case of manufacturers).

If you are applying for the manufacturing category please arrange the following supplementary documents.

  1. Manufacturing unit photos
  2. Plant Layouts & Product details.
  3. Machinery details use for production in your company letterhead (Capacity & Horse Power details)
  4. In case your business is into a mineral water plant then a water test report is compulsory.

Procedure To Get A Vending Machine License (In India)

There are 4 steps including the FSSAI License Registration procedure that are following:-

  1. Selection of kind of business
  2. Selection of food category
  3. Selection of type of license
  4. Documentation
  5. Issue of certificate

For the purpose of an FSSAI License Renewing, the following procedure needs to be followed –

To continue the vending business your license is required to be renewed before the expiry of the FSSAI License validity. If your food license expiry is keeping close, stay attentive and remember you have to apply 30 days prior to the FSSAI License or registration Expiry date.

Conclusion

Vending machines have opened a whole new world of automatic retail to the customers of India. Convenience and Quality are being delivered with a touch of a screen. So, if you are planning to start a vending machine business in India, it’s definitely a bull’s eye decision. 

At wendor.in, we provide India’s best vending machine options. Our premium quality smart vending machines are equipped with all the modern-day features – cashless payments, elevator belt vending, anti-shaking and anti-theft features, multi vending, etc. 

Most importantly, with us, you find a constant companion at every step of your journey of vending machine business. 

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