Complete FSSAI Registration, Food License, Renewal, Compliance, Hygiene Rating, and Food Safety Support for all food businesses in India.
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is the government body responsible for regulating food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in India. Every food business operator (FBO) must obtain an FSSAI license before starting operations.
Manufacturers, traders, restaurants, cloud kitchens, retailers, transporters, warehouses, importers, exporters.
14‑digit unique license number printed on food packages, menus, invoices, and delivery boxes.
Protects consumers, improves brand trust, and avoids penalties or business shutdown.
FSSAI license depends on turnover, business type, and production capacity.
| Type | Turnover Limit | Who Should Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Up to ₹12 lakh | Small retailers, petty food businesses, small manufacturers, hawkers, home kitchens. |
| State License | ₹12 lakh – ₹20 crore | Medium manufacturers, restaurants, transporters, warehouses, distributors. |
| Central License | Above ₹20 crore | Large manufacturers, importers, exporters, e‑commerce food businesses, 100% export units. |
• Aadhaar of proprietor
• Passport size photo
• Business address proof
• Nature of business
• Food category details
• PAN & Aadhaar
• Business address proof
• Rent agreement
• Electricity bill
• Food safety management plan
• Layout plan of premises
• Water test report
• Machinery details
• Import/export code (IEC)
• Production capacity details
• Plant layout
• NOC from municipality
• Water test report
• FSMS plan
• Form‑B signed by owner
FSSAI registration typically takes 3–7 working days depending on license type and document verification.
Gather KYC, business proof, food category details, and FSMS plan.
Submit Form‑A (Basic) or Form‑B (State/Central) on the FoSCoS portal.
Pay government fee based on license type and validity.
Food safety officer may inspect premises for State/Central license.
Receive 14‑digit FSSAI license number and certificate.
Maintain hygiene standards and renew license before expiry.
FSSAI license must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties.
• Renewal allowed 180 days before expiry.
• Late fee: ₹100 per day after expiry.
• License becomes invalid if not renewed.
• Old license copy
• Updated FSMS plan
• Water test report
• Updated business details
• Heavy penalties
• Business closure
• Legal action under FSS Act 2006
Mandatory for State & Central license holders.
Restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens must maintain hygiene rating.
Water test report, raw material testing, and periodic lab testing.
Mandatory nutritional label, FSSAI logo, license number.
Maintain purchase records, supplier details, batch numbers.
Food handlers must undergo FSSAI FoSTaC training.
Penalty up to ₹5 lakh + business closure.
Penalty up to ₹3 lakh + imprisonment.
Penalty up to ₹3 lakh.
Penalty up to ₹10 lakh + cancellation of license.
Repeated violations lead to license suspension.
Basic registration for small food businesses.
State & Central license application.
FSSAI license certificate.
Food safety training certificate for food handlers.
Mandatory for packaged food manufacturers.
Yes, for all food businesses in India.
3–7 days for Basic, 10–30 days for State/Central.
No, FSSAI license is mandatory.
Yes, before expiry to avoid penalties.
Yes, based on turnover and business expansion.
Yes, if business closes or changes ownership.