FSSAI Registration & Food License
Get your food business license to operate legally in India
Why FSSAI License is Mandatory?
Legal Compliance
Mandatory for all food businesses as per Food Safety Act
Consumer Trust
Builds customer confidence in your food products
Business Expansion
Required for bank loans and business partnerships
Types of FSSAI Licenses
Basic Registration
- • Turnover up to ₹12 lakhs
- • Small food businesses
- • Petty retailers
- • Street vendors
- • Validity: 1-3 years
State License
- • Turnover ₹12 lakhs - ₹20 crores
- • Medium scale businesses
- • Restaurants & cafes
- • Food manufacturers
- • Validity: 1-5 years
Central License
- • Turnover above ₹20 crores
- • Large scale businesses
- • Multi-state operations
- • Import/export businesses
- • Validity: 1-5 years
FSSAI Registration Process
Document Collection
Gather all required documents for application
Online Application
Submit application on FSSAI portal
Payment & Verification
Fee payment and document verification
License Issuance
FSSAI license certificate generation
Required Documents
Business Documents
- • Business registration certificate
- • PAN card of business
- • Partnership deed (if applicable)
- • MOA & AOA (for companies)
- • GST registration certificate
Personal & Location Documents
- • Owner's PAN & Aadhaar card
- • Passport size photographs
- • Premises rental agreement
- • Water test report
- • NOC from local authority
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FSSAI license mandatory for all food businesses?
Yes, all food businesses including manufacturers, distributors, retailers must have valid FSSAI license.
What is the validity of FSSAI license?
FSSAI license validity ranges from 1 to 5 years depending on the type and can be renewed before expiry.
Can I operate without FSSAI license?
No, operating without FSSAI license can result in penalties up to ₹5 lakhs and imprisonment.
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Important: FSSAI license must be displayed prominently at business premises and renewed before expiry to avoid penalties.