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FSSAI Food Licence

Registration or licence for anyone who makes, stores, sells or transports food.

Professional fee from
₹2,499
Timeline
7–30 working days
Governed by
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Professional fee. Government fee depends on licence category and years.

Best suited to

Restaurants, cloud kitchens, food manufacturers, packers and distributors

Get started with FSSAI Food Licence

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Overview

There are three tiers. Basic registration covers turnover up to ₹12 lakh, a State licence covers ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore, and a Central licence is needed above that or if you import, export, or operate in more than one state.

The 14-digit FSSAI number must be printed on every package and displayed at your premises. Delivery platforms will not onboard you without it, and penalties for operating unlicensed run up to ₹5 lakh.

What is included

  • Advice on the correct tier for your turnover and footprint
  • Application filing on the FoSCoS portal
  • Response to inspection queries
  • Licence certificate with your 14-digit number

Documents you need

  1. 01Photo identity and address proof of the proprietor or directors
  2. 02Proof of possession of premises — rent agreement or utility bill
  3. 03List of food products handled
  4. 04Layout plan of the processing unit for State and Central licences
  5. 05Water test report for manufacturers

How the filing runs

  1. Day 1–2

    Category decided

    We work out whether you need basic, State or Central.

  2. Day 3

    Application filed

    Submitted on FoSCoS with supporting documents.

  3. Week 2–4

    Inspection and issue

    Some categories require a premises inspection before the licence is granted.

Questions about fssai food licence

01I run a cloud kitchen from home. Which one do I need?

Basic registration if turnover is under ₹12 lakh, State licence above that. Delivery platforms generally accept basic registration to onboard.

02How long is the licence valid?

One to five years, your choice. Renewal must be applied for at least 30 days before expiry.

Free consultation

Tell us what the business does. We will tell you what it needs.

A 15-minute call with a Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary, at no cost, before you commit to anything.

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