How to get a Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration (MPFA) License?
The Health Department is an administrative department of MCGM that issues MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) license in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like, Health, Engineering, etc. In view of this it is necessary for Establishments to obtain necessary licenses from the Heath department before starting manufacturing, storage or trade of any commodity / activity.
The application must be received from the establishment three months prior to starting the activity. Commodities / activities including eating house, restaurants, manufacturing drugs, medical shops, condiments, aerated water, ice factories, etc. fall under this license category.
Who issues a MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) License?
- The Medical Health Officer (Health Department) of the concerned Ward issues a MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) License
How to Apply for a MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) License?
- Visit the Citizen Facilitation Center (CFC) of the Ward nearest to your establishment
- Fill and submit a Health License Form-C, completed and signed along with required documents and fees at the CFC.
What happens at the CFC?
- The application is assigned to and processed by Department Head (MoH) of Health Department at the concerned Ward.
- After site inspection and approval of the application, the scheduled fees are collected and the license is issued to the applicant.
The following are the different documents required to obtain a MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) License:
Application for MPFA License:
| Serial No. | Attested true copies of following Documents have to be submitted |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Proof of possession: (Any One)Rent receipt / Society maintenance receipt / Registered purchase agreement / Leave license agreement / Indemnity bond on Rs. 500/- stamp paper from the applicant with some other proof such as electricity bill etc. to establish his continuous occupation of the premises. |
|
2 |
Proof of authenticity of Premises: (Any One from A, B & C)A. Premises in declared slum on state Government / MHADA / MCGM / Private Land Prior to 01-01-1995: a) Photo-pass for commercial user (License will be granted maximum up to 500 Sq. ft. )ORb) Proof of existence for commercial user (Any One) – Electricity Bill – Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate – Holders of any License – Any Tax Receipt B. Premises in non declared slum on state Government / MHADA / MCGM Prior to 01-01-1995: OR b) Proof of existence for commercial user (Any One) C. Premises in Non-Slum Area: (Any One) OR b) Occupation Certificate / Building Completion Certificate / Approved Change of User |
|
3 |
License, if anya) License u/s 394 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888, if any |
Renewal of License:
| Serial No. | Document |
|---|---|
|
1. |
Original License |
|
2. |
Proof of Identity (Voter’s id card, Driving License, Railway pass) |
|
3. |
Application |
Change / Transfer in Constitution of License:
|
Serial No. |
Documents to be checked |
Sold out Premises |
Death of Proprietor |
Change of Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shop & Establishment certificate duly transferred |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
| 2 | Dissolution / Retirement / New Partnership deed |
Mandatory |
||
| 3 | Death Certificate |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
|
| 4 | NOC from other legal heirs |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
|
| 5 | Memorandum of Article |
Mandatory |
||
| 6 | Rent Receipt |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
| 7 | Sale deed Registered |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Cancellation/Forfeit of License:
| Serial No. | Document |
|---|---|
| Cancellation of Trade / MOH / MPFA License | |
|
1. |
Valid Original License. |
|
2. |
Proof of identity: Voters card OR Driving License OR Railway Pass. |
Duplicate License:
| Serial No. | Document |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Reason for new issuance of license, if license is torn : The torn license |
|
2 |
In case if the License is lost : FIR / N.C. |
|
3 |
Proof of Identity. a) Railway pass. b) Driving License. c) Voters Identity card. |
Supplementary /Ancillary Licenses:
| Serial No. | Document |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Proof of possession: (Any One)Rent receipt / Society maintenance receipt / Registered purchase agreement / Leave license agreement / Indemnity bond on Rs. 500/- stamp paper from the applicant with some other proof such as electricity bill etc. to establish his continuous occupation of the premises. |
|
2 |
Proof of authenticity of Premises: (Any One from A, B & C)A. Premises in declared slum on state Government / MHADA / MCGM / Private Land Prior to 01-01-1995: a) Photo-pass for commercial user (License will be granted maximum up to 500 Sq. ft. )ORb) Proof of existence for commercial user (Any One) – Electricity Bill – Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate – Holders of any License – Any Tax Receipt B. Premises in non declared slum on state Government / MHADA / MCGM / Private Land Prior to 01-01-1995: OR b) Proof of existence for commercial user (Any One) C. Premises in Non-Slum Area: (Any One) OR b) Occupation Certificate / Building Completion Certificate / Approved Change of User |
|
3 |
Proof of Fire Safety measures:a) NOC from CFO other than Codified Requirement.OR
b) Fire (Codified) requirements as per Appendix A and Appendix B. AND c) Undertaking from the party for compliance of requirements stated above. |
|
4 |
License, if anya) Bombay Shops & establishment b) License u/s 394 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888, if any c) Permit u/s 390 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888 |
|
5 |
NOC from Commissioner of Police |
|
6 |
List of Ancillary commodities |
| Approving Authority | Medical Health Officer (Health Department) |
|---|---|
| Processing Duration | Nil for Renewal and Duplicate certificate application as the certificate will be delivered at the time of submission of valid application along with applicable fees. Seven days (per scrutiny level) for all other applications from the date of submission of valid application along with required documents. |
| Application Scrutiny Levels | Single level for Renewal and Duplicate certificate application Two levels scrutiny for all other applications |
Fees Applicable:
| Schedule fees payable after approval of application by the competent authority for all applications. |
Source: This information was obtained from the MCGM
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Dear Sir.,
I had recently purchased a Farali Potato Chivda at the Metro Cash and Carry out let at Kanakpura Road, Bangalore, which is made by:
M/s CHHEDA SPECIALITIES FOODS PVT LTD.,
GUT No.115, VILLAGE AMBHAI,
MANOR-WADH ROAD
DIST PALGHAR 421303
MAHARASTRA
The packet purchased indicated Batch No.7303/2332 and indicated that it is packed on 22/7/17.
The packet in fact contained non permissible ingredients and as a result when consumed it caused lot of discomfort. I am of the opinion that the items are made by a mixture which is not good for health.
In view of what is stated I would be thankful if the items made in the factory are thoroughly subjected to checks so that unwarranted items are not sold to the public.
When I had brought the above fact to the notice of the company, they were not inclined to accept the fact and requested me to adjust with the items manufactured and sold by them.
As it may be of Human importance please carry out the needed checks.
Kindly acknowledge,
Thanking you,
R GANESHAN
+919448840185
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How to do online payment for MPFA Licence of 500 rupees for renewal of licence.
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Dear Ma’am,
Apologies for the delayed response. In order to apply for a MPFA you need to visit the Citizen Facilitation Center (CFC) of the Ward nearest to your establishment where you would need to fill and submit a Health License Form-C, completed and signed along with required documents and fees at the CFC. You would also require certain documents for the application, please visit the section named “The following are the different documents required to obtain a MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) License:” in the article against which you have commented.
Hope this helps, please don’t hesitate to get back to us if you have any further queries.
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