1. Your experience will not be the same as your friends

You may have heard about your friend’s or relative’s successful dairy venture and thought about starting your own. While this is good inspiration, it is important to keep in mind that there are several hundred working parts to running a successful dairy. What works for one person, might not work for another. On the outside looking in, running a dairy might look easy. You may think you’re just selling a natural white liquid that has a permanent demand in the market. Along with carefully buying, processing and selling this liquid, you will be entering into an industry that is extremely competitive.

2. Not Understanding the Fundamentals of Quality Control

Quality, quality and quality! Quality speaks, especially in the milk business. You become competitive when you are stringent about your quality standards. It is not advised to be lenient during setting standards for your production process and final products. You can not go into the dairy business thinking that you will improve quality later. It is very important to do your homework about all kinds of quality control before you take this big leap. Having proper knowledge about such things from the beginning, can make your brand well-respected

3. Logging Logistics

It is important for everyone to know that essentially the dairy business is actually a trading business. The trade part of the business should be an important part and discussed thoroughly in the planning phase. It is as crucial as your final product or central service/process. Less focus on supply chain management can lead to a higher cost of logistics. Poor management of this aspect of your business can bring you to operate in a loss.

4. Cheap Machinery not a Smart Idea

Technology is changing at a rapid pace. Any business does well with the latest technology available. Considering that, it is important to not be a light spender on your machinery. Your machinery should be the most efficient working part of your business. Machines can be extremely obedient and trustworthy. It is important to invest properly in buying the best kind of machines for your business that would not let you down in the years to come. Always remember, your final product or service will be the same as the kind of equipment you use. Invest properly and you’ll be satisfied for a long time!

5. What’s your USP?

Marketing is an extremely important aspect of your business. Like mentioned before, just because milk has a regular demand doesn’t mean you will have a regular flow of customers in the beginning. You have to work on creating a unique and memorable brand from the start. When consumers choose the product they want to take home, why will they buy yours instead of the bigger brands they already know? Many people overlook the serious thinking that goes into that unique selling proposition for your brand. If you do your foundational introspection on the thing that sets apart your brand before anything else, you will be able to position your product correctly in the market as well market it with a bang!
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What is an FSSAI License?

Cow mats are a very important feature of a dairy. They are essential to your animal’s well-being and productivity. Chadha Sales recommends small and large dairies to cover their flooring with high-quality cow mats. This is an ethical choice for their livestock as well as an intelligent decision for your business and productivity needs. But how do they cater to your needs? Let’s delve into the details.

Is it mandatory to get an FSSAI license?

It is mandatory for the following individuals or entities to obtain FSSAI Registration or License as per the rules and regulation of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006:
1. All types of Food Manufacturers
2. Food Packaging units
3. Food Storage units
4. Wholesale food business operators
5. Food Traders
6. Online Food Business Operator
7. Caterers or Hotels

Do you need an FSSAI registration or FSSAI license?

FSSAI registration should be applied by small food businesses that operate locally. You need to apply for this registration if you

• Manufacture or sell any article of food by yourself or through a small retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or temporary stall holder
• Distribute foods including in any religious or social gathering (except as caterer)
• Own food businesses including a small scale kitchen or cottage or are working in other industries related to food businesses
• Own a tiny food businesses with an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.12 lakhs and whose:
• Production capacity of food does not exceed 100 kg/ltr per day [exception is given to milk, milk products, meat, and meat products]
• Procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day
• Slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less

If you are not a small business, you need to apply for either a state or a central FSSAI license based on the size and operational functioning of your business. Large food manufacturers, processors, transporters and importers of food products whose annual turnover is above 20 crores require a central FSSAI license. Medium-sized food manufacturers, processors and transporters whose annual turnover is above 20 crores but below 12 lakhs require a state FSSAI license.
FSSAI licenses are more thorough and the process is more comprehensive than FSSAI registration.

Required Documents
For FSSAI Registration

Common documents required for obtaining FSSAI registration include:
• FSSAI declaration
• Name, Address and Photo Identity of FBO
• Proof of possession of premises (e.g. Rental Agreement)
• List of food products to be dealt
• Food safety management system plan
• Passport size photo
• Identity proof of applicant
• Filled and signed application form (online application is filled on the website)
• Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association e.t.c.

State FSSAI License

1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises
2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
3. Any Government Registration Certificates ( Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST / Shop & Establishment / 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. Any one of the following certificate is compulsory (Trade license, Shop & Establishment, Panchayath License, Corporation License, unicipality License)
6. Nature of Business
7. Fssai declaration form

If you are applying under the Manufacturing/Repackaging category, you also need to arrange for the following documents:

• Manufacturing unit photos
• Plant Layouts
• Machinery details used for production on a company letterhead paper (Capacity & Horse Power details)
• Product details on a company letterhead paper

State FSSAI License

1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises
2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
3. Any Government Registration Certificates ( Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST / Shop & Establishment / 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. Any one of the following certificate is compulsory (Trade license, Shop & Establishment, Panchayath License, Corporation License, unicipality License)
6. Nature of Business
7. Fssai declaration form

If you are applying under the Manufacturing/Repackaging category, you also need to arrange for the following documents:

• Manufacturing unit photos
• Plant Layouts
• Machinery details used for production on a company letterhead paper (Capacity & Horse Power details)
• Product details on a company letterhead paper

FSSAI Central License

1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises
2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
3. Any Government Registration Certificates (Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST / Shop & Establishment / 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 case of manufacturers)

If you are applying under the Manufacturing/Repackaging category, you also need to arrange for the following documents:

• Manufacturing unit photos
• Plant Layouts & Product details.
• Machinery details use for production in a company letterhead paper (Capacity & Horse Power details)

Submission of Documents

You can submit the documents and the application offline. This will require you to submit a demand draft along with your documents to the state authority.

However, if you are submitting the application online, you need to follow these steps:

1. Go to the FSSAI’s official website (Link – https://fssaiindia.in/) and check your eligibility for the type of license you need- basic registration, state license or central license.
2. Choose the category of your business from the ‘FSSAI Food Registration For’ tab. You can choose from ‘Dairy product Manufacturers’, ‘Food Vending Machines’ or ‘Milk Chilling Units’. Read the details and then click ‘Apply’ on the top right corner of the page.
3. Create an account and start filling out the application form. Provide all the documents required for the criteria you selected.
4. Once you have filled out the form, click submit and take a print out a copy for yourself. Note down the reference number you are provided with to keep track of the status of your application.

One you have submitted the application for basic registration, state license or central license with proper documents, an FSSAI norms and regulations inspector will be assigned to verify them. If there are any mistakes in the application, your assigned inspector will send it back and mention the details that have to be edited. You may be asked if you want to submit any additional documents. Once the verification is done, your application will be approved.Remember to keep checking the status of your application!

Cost & Wait Time

A basic FSSAI registration can be completed in 7-10 days. A State and Central license can take a time period of 30-60 days. A complete inspection including document verification and a physical inspection may take around 60 days.

License Fee and Renewal Fee

• FSSAI Registration – 100 INR per year
• FSSAI State License Registration – 2000-5000 INR per year
• FSSAI Central License Registration – 7500 INR per year
• The renewal should be done 30 days before the expiration date mentioned on the license. A late renewal fee of 100 INR per day applies for each
• ay after the expiration date.
• FSSAI license can be renewed online or offline.

An Indian Dairy Perspective

Cow mats are a very important feature of a dairy. They are essential to your animal’s well-being and productivity. Chadha Sales recommends small and large dairies to cover their flooring with high-quality cow mats. This is an ethical choice for their livestock as well as an intelligent decision for your business and productivity needs. But how do they cater to your needs? Let’s delve into the details.

WARM JACKET

Cow mats essentially work as snuggly jackets for your animals during the winter season (or the whole year depending on where you live). Heat emitted from a cow is retained within these mats just like a warm winter’s jacket!

Essentially, these mats are non-conductive and help in heat retention. They maintain the cow’s body temperature and keep them warm during harsh weather. Ultimately, they ensure that your animals are comfortable enough to carry on their life functions properly such as reproduction and caring for their young.

A HOME NOT HOUSE

It is important for those managing a dairy to ensure that the cows are completely comfortable in their stable. Like the quote, “make a house a home” you should strive to make your animals completely comfortable for maximum productivity in your dairies. Just like you would not like to sleep on a concrete floor, your cows would also not! Cow mats will provide a much more comfortable surface for the cows to lie down and rest. They will better mimic the natural habitat of the animals than a concrete floor. Cows need to lie down for at least 12 hours for maximum blood circulation and in turn, they can produce higher milk.

LESS CHANCE OF DISEASE

On a mat cows will be more comfortable lying down, having a soft surface underneath will also increase their rest time. When cows are lying down, they can rest their hooves and allow them to dry off. This will decrease the risk of diseases. Diseases like arthritis can disable cows and decrease their productivity. Cow mats will protect a cow’s joints and reduce abrasion on your cow’s feet. You will see visible differences after using these cow mats as cases of foot diseases and injuries will decrease and the productivity of their livestock will increase.

WARNING: DON’T SLIP!

It is important for those managing a dairy to ensure that the cows are completely comfortable in their stable. Like the quote, “make a house a home” you should strive to make your animals completely comfortable for maximum productivity in your dairies. Just like you would not like to sleep on a concrete floor, your cows would also not! Cow mats will provide a much more comfortable surface for the cows to lie down and rest. They will better mimic the natural habitat of the animals than a concrete floor. Cows need to lie down for at least 12 hours for maximum blood circulation and in turn, they can produce higher milk.

A CLEAN SLATE

Cow mats are extremely hygienic. They are easier to clean and easier to dry. They dry much quicker than concrete. Unlike concrete floors, they do not absorb animal urine and prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria. They usually have channels that redirect urine from the surface. If the urine is absorbed by the concrete floor your dairy can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, and if the urine is evaporated it can cause your livestock to breathe in these dangerous fumes. This is why installing these easy to remove and non-skid surfaces is the best way to ensure that your dairy does not become dirty and unhygienic.

RESPONSIBLE SPENDING

Cow mats provide warmth to your livestock and decrease your spending on their feed as they are able to better regulate their body temperatures. They decrease injuries and save your money on health bills. Most importantly, such mats are made from recycled materials and are environmentally-safe. Made from old tires, they do not tax the environment and are very durable. Due to the material they are made of, they can handle the heavy weight of cattle and will stay with dairy owners for a long time. A long-term investment, cow mats are good for both your livestock and the environment.
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1. Availability is not consistent throughout the year as April to November is a lean season for milking production
2. More established brands have bigger brand loyalty and access to a bigger geography
3. In case you are procuring milk from somewhere else, there could be competition from other existing dairy plants
4. For any business, a consistent working capital flow is important. Advance payment for purchasing milk and distribution on credit is inevitable
5. Milk is a highly perishable commodity, and to minimise the cost, procurement and sale of milk needs to be a daily activity.

• The closure of milk bottles earlier from the market could be due to certain reasons. First of all the competition and the price war and with that plastic pouches were convenient and easy to distribute hence more profitable for dairy enterprises.
• Also the milk deliveries are not so economical and viable as these milk bottles are to be delivered and then old glass milk bottles are collected and require a good supply chain management and logistics.
• At the moment the beauty of glass milk bottles is that they are still sold at almost double the price of the milk pouches so the glass milk bottle has a premium image of the milk and has been bought by environmentally friendly consumers.
• The biggest advantages of glass milk bottles is that the packaging is reusable once the milk is consumed, the empty glass bottle washed and given back to the processor and the processor cleans it fully and then uses it for refilling which is 100% environmentally friendly and reusable. This is a victory of glass bottle
• To manufacture glass bottles requires more than thrice the energy against the production of milk pouches in plastic or in bottles hence producing glass bottles we generate more CO2 in comparison to plastic by weight. But if you see the reuse ability of glass bottles again and again in that comparison the still glass will win over the plastic production.
• The container recycling institute has researched and stated that the plastic bottles are recycled at the rate of 29% in comparison to the glass bottle which is recycled at the rate of 37% . By using single used plastic which ends up in the nature by entering the sea or landfill and which will take 100 of years to breakdown whereas the glass on the other hand people are more conscious to reuse it again and again after washing even the glass bottles they do not send it for refilling they use it themselves and still whenever it will not be in used it can be 100% recyclable.
• Especially when we talk about consuming milk in a glass bottle it is far safer than the plastic pouches because the plastic comes with the risk which includes chemical pitching this means that the chemical will leak into the milk and pose a health risk. There are a lot of studies which are into the directions that because of the plastic use in food it can lead to cancerous diseases. The glass milk bottles do not have any health concerns. These glass bottles are made from natural material such as sand and limestone; this is the only material which FDA classifies as fully safe. Glass bottle is made of 100% natural composition and the glass is chemically innered that meaning it can not be made from any reactive chemicals. The glass bottles of milk are much easier to use in comparison to plastic pouches. It is difficult to handle pore with pouches in comparison to glass milk bottles. Plastic pouches are also nowadays under suspicion of adulteration where it has been seen that people are melting the plastic pouch and inserting water and diluting the milk so their question of reliability in plastic pouches are also there and the glass bottle is completely safe. There are certain disadvantages also of glass milk bottles the foremost and most important is the glass bottle is fragile and it can break down and it is not as flexible as plastic pouches. Once it is broken then it means it is useless and also the milk inside goes waste. Glasses are also susceptible to have sharp edges if it can break it can hurt someone. Glass milk bottles are heavier and take much more space in comparison to plastic pouches where they can be stacked one upon another easily. The other disadvantage of glass bottles could be that the seal of the glass bottle may not be hygienic reusing it again and again will be an expense on the consumer and to the dairy entrepreneur. Further the transparent glass bottle can result in degradation of milk when it is exposed to light for the milk if the material is translucent like the plastic pouches it gives advantage for the safekeeping of milk.