FSSAI Food License Registration
Mandatory 14-digit FSSAI number for restaurants, cloud kitchens, food trucks, manufacturers and traders.
- Basic, State or Central
- Renewal support
- Modification (address, products)
- Annual returns
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What is FSSAI License?
- Decide license type: Basic / State / Central
- Owner's PAN, Aadhaar and recent photograph
- Premises address proof (rent agreement / property tax)
- List of food products / categories you'll handle
- Layout plan of the premises (for State / Central)
- List of equipment & machinery (for manufacturers)
- Water test report (for manufacturers handling water-based products)
Who can apply
Manufacturers
Anyone manufacturing, processing or packaging food — including home-based units.
Storage & transporters
Cold storage, warehouses, food transport vehicles.
Wholesalers & distributors
B2B suppliers of packaged food, beverages, raw ingredients.
Retailers
Grocery shops, supermarkets, convenience stores selling food items.
Restaurants & cloud kitchens
Dine-in restaurants, QSRs, food trucks, cloud / dark kitchens, caterers.
E-commerce food businesses
Anyone selling on Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon Fresh, BigBasket, ONDC, Instagram.
Importers / exporters
Must hold a Central License before customs clearance.
Why register / file FSSAI License
Legal Compliance
Avoid fines up to ₹5 lakh.
Customer Trust
FSSAI number on packaging builds trust.
Marketplace Listing
Mandatory for Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon Fresh.
Types & variants
Basic Registration
Turnover up to ₹12 lakh. Simplest, lowest fee. Suitable for petty food retailers, small vendors, home-based bakers.
State License
Turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore. Suitable for mid-size manufacturers, distributors and restaurants operating within one state.
Central License
Turnover above ₹20 crore OR operations in 2+ states OR import/export OR supply to government agencies.
Documents required
- Owner ID & address proof
- Food premises proof
- Photograph
- Food category list
- List of equipment
Step-by-step process
- 1
Eligibility Check
Basic vs State vs Central as per turnover.
- 2
Application Filing
Form A or B via FoSCoS portal.
- 3
Inspection (if needed)
FSSAI officer visits for State/Central.
- 4
License Issued
Certificate sent on email.
Pick the right plan
Transparent, all-inclusive professional fees. Government fees extra at cost.
Basic
Basic FSSAI Registration
- Eligibility & category guidance
- FoSCoS application filing
- Digital certificate delivery
- Single business location
Standard
State License
- Everything in Basic
- Product list & category mapping
- Premises layout drawing
- Inspection coordination
- Annual return reminder
Premium
Central License + compliance
- Everything in Standard
- Central license application
- FSMS / HACCP documentation guidance
- FBO renewal management
- Annual returns D1 & D2 filing
- Modification & address change
How it compares
| Aspect | Basic | State | Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | Up to ₹12L | ₹12L – ₹20Cr | Above ₹20Cr |
| Coverage | Single state | Single state | Pan-India + import/export |
| Govt fee/year | ₹100 | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Inspection | Usually not required | Likely | Mandatory |
| Processing time | 7-10 days | 30-60 days | 30-60 days |
| Returns | Not required | Annual D1 | Annual D1 + D2 |
| Best for | Home baker, tea stall | Single-state restaurant chain | Large manufacturer, importer |
Ongoing compliance
License display
14-digit FSSAI number must be displayed at the business premises and on every food package.
Annual Return D1
All FBOs (except Basic) must file annual return by 31st May for the preceding FY.
Annual Return D2
Quarterly return for milk product manufacturers.
Food Safety Officer
FBOs with State/Central license must appoint a trained Food Safety Supervisor for every 25 employees.
Hygiene & sanitation
Maintain hygiene as per Schedule 4 of FSS Regulations; periodic inspections by FSSAI.
Label declarations
All packaged food must carry name, nutritional info, ingredients, veg/non-veg mark, MFG/EXP date, FSSAI logo + number.
Cost of non-compliance
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
Operating without FSSAI | Imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to ₹5 lakh |
Sub-standard food | Fine up to ₹5 lakh |
Misbranded food | Fine up to ₹3 lakh |
Misleading advertisement | Fine up to ₹10 lakh |
Unsafe food causing injury / death | Up to life imprisonment + fine up to ₹10 lakh |
Failure to comply with officer's directions | Imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to ₹2 lakh |
Why founders pick us for FSSAI License
Category specialists
We've registered 8,000+ food businesses — from home bakers to listed FMCG brands.
Inspection coordination
We accompany FSSAI officer visits for State/Central license applications to ensure smooth approval.
Label & packaging audit
Free audit of your packaging to flag missing declarations before legal trouble.
Renewal management
We track and renew on time so your Swiggy/Zomato listing never goes inactive.
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