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FSSAI declaration and nominee letter (Form IX sample)

A sample declaration by a food business and a letter naming the person (nominee) who is responsible for food safety rules. Companies, firms and institutions are asked to name a nominee when they apply for an FSSAI licence.

This is a sample, not an official form. Offices differ. Check this text with the issuing office before you sign, and use the office's own form if it gives you one. Govt License does not give legal advice.

What it is for

Use it when you apply for an FSSAI licence as a company, partnership firm or other organisation. A person running as a single owner usually does not need a nominee.

Who signs

The proprietor, all partners or authorised directors sign the declaration. The nominee signs the acceptance.

Licences that need this format

Attach these

  • ID proof and photo of the nominee
  • ID proof of the signing partners or directors
  • Board resolution or partnership deed page, if the portal asks

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Last reviewed: 30 Oct 2026

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DECLARATION AND NOMINATION OF PERSON

(Sample for Form IX, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006)

Name of the food business: ________
Address of the food premises: ________
Kind of food business: ________
FSSAI application number: ________

PART 1. NOMINATION

We, the undersigned, nominate ________________, working as ________, resident of ________, as the person responsible for making sure that the food business at the above premises follows the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and its rules and regulations.

The nominee is authorised to sign and submit applications and returns on behalf of the business, to receive notices and orders from the Food Safety department, and to deal with the officers of the department.

PART 2. DECLARATION

I, ________, ________ of ________, declare that:

1. All the information given in the application for an FSSAI licence or registration is true and correct.

2. The business will follow the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules and regulations made under it, including the hygiene and safety standards for the premises.

3. The business will not sell or store any food that is unsafe, adulterated, misbranded or banned.

4. The business will keep the licence or registration number displayed at the premises and on its bills, and will renew or update it as required.

5. We will tell the Food Safety department if the nominee changes.

Date: ________
Place: ________

Signature of the person signing for the business: ______________________
Name: ________

ACCEPTANCE BY NOMINEE
I, ________, accept this nomination.

Signature of nominee: ______________________

How to execute this document

  • Stamp paper: Plain paper is usually enough. Use stamp paper only if the office that receives it asks for it.
  • Notarisation: Not needed unless the office asks for it.
  • Registration: Not needed.
  • Who signs: The proprietor, all partners or authorised directors sign the declaration. The nominee signs the acceptance.
  • Witnesses: none needed unless the office asks.
  • ID and photos: Carry an original ID of the person who signs. Never write an Aadhaar number on the document.
  • Where to submit: The office or portal that asked for it, together with the other documents in the checklist.

Common mistakes

  • No date or signature.
  • No copy of the signer's ID attached.
  • Sending an unsigned copy.

Common questions

Is this the official FSSAI Form IX?
No. This is a plain sample. FSSAI has its own prescribed forms. If the FoSCoS portal or the Food Safety officer gives you a form to use, use that one. Confirm on foscos.fssai.gov.in.
Who can be the nominee?
Someone who works in the business and can take responsibility for food safety, such as a partner, director or manager. Ask the portal or the officer for the exact rule for your kind of business.
Does a single owner need a nominee?
Usually not, because the owner is the person responsible. Check the licence type you apply for on FoSCoS.

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FSSAI Form IX (nominee) kya hota hai aur kab chahiye?
Company, partnership firm ya sanstha jab FSSAI license leti hai, tab ek nominee ka naam dena hota hai jo food safety niyamon ka zimmedar hoga. Is page par sample declaration aur nominee letter hai. FSSAI ka apna form mile to wahi use karein.
Kya single owner ko nominee chahiye?
Aam taur par nahi, kyunki owner khud zimmedar hota hai. FoSCoS par apne license type ke liye confirm kar lein.