Licences
FSSAI state or central licence
Food businesses above the basic registration limit need an FSSAI licence, from the state food safety department or from FSSAI centrally. We work out which licence you need, prepare Form B with its supporting documents and file it on FoSCoS. We answer the department's queries and help you get ready for the inspection.
- State or central licence, worked out for you
- Form B and annexures prepared
- Food safety management system plan drafted
- Queries and inspection handled with you
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Price
State or central licence
₹3,999+ ₹720 GST
30–60 days, subject to FSSAI
- Check of whether you need a state or central licence
- Kind of business and food categories mapped
- Form B prepared and filed on FoSCoS
- Food safety management system (FSMS) plan
- Equipment list, layout and other annexures checked
- Replies to queries from the licensing authority
- Inspection checklist
- Licence certificate
Fees are before 18% GST. FSSAI's licence fee, which depends on the type of licence, the kind of business and the years you choose, is paid at actuals. Water testing and other lab reports, where needed, are also at actuals.
Who needs FSSAI state or central licence
- Food businesses with turnover above the basic registration limit
- Manufacturers, processors, dairies and packers
- Restaurants, caterers and hotels
- Importers of food products, who need a central licence
- Food businesses operating in more than one state
Documents you'll need
About the business
- Photo ID and address proof of the proprietor, partners or directors
- Partnership deed, or certificate of incorporation with MOA and AOA
- Proof of possession of the premises: ownership document or rent agreement
- List of food categories you make or sell
For manufacturers and processors
- Layout plan of the processing unit
- List of equipment and machinery, with capacity
- Water analysis report from a recognised lab, where water is used
- Source of raw material, for milk and meat units
Where they apply
- Authority letter naming the person responsible for food safety
- Import Export Code, for importers
- NOC from the municipality or panchayat, where the state asks for it
You upload these from your order page after you pay. Scans or clear phone photos are fine.
How it works
- 1
Which licence
We look at your turnover, capacity, the kind of business and where you operate, and confirm whether you need a state or central licence.
- 2
Documents and plan
You send the documents. We prepare Form B, the food safety management system plan and the annexures, and you check them.
- 3
Filing
We file the application on FoSCoS and pay FSSAI's fee for the number of years you choose.
- 4
Queries and inspection
The licensing authority may raise queries or inspect the premises. We draft the replies and give you a checklist for the visit.
- 5
Licence
Once the licence is granted, we send it with a note on what to display, what to print on labels and what to file each year.
State licence or central licence
A food business above the basic registration limit needs a state licence, issued by the state's food safety department. Larger businesses need a central licence from FSSAI, and so do some kinds of business whatever their size, such as importers and food businesses at airports and seaports. A business with units in more than one state also needs a central licence for its head office.
The tests depend on turnover, production capacity and the kind of food business, and FSSAI revises them from time to time. We check the current criteria for your case before we file.
Keeping the licence valid
A licence is granted for one to five years. Apply for renewal before it expires, since a food business can't run on an expired licence.
Manufacturers and importers holding a licence file an annual return on FoSCoS. Changes to the premises, products or the people in charge need a modification of the licence. We can handle these for you each year.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a state or central licence?
It depends on turnover, production capacity, the kind of business and where you operate. Importers, businesses at airports and seaports, and head offices of businesses in more than one state need a central licence. We confirm this before filing.
How long does it take?
We file within 3–5 working days of getting your documents. The licensing authority then decides, often after an inspection. This commonly takes 30–60 days, but it depends on the department.
Will there be an inspection?
Often, especially for manufacturers. The officer checks hygiene, equipment, water, storage and records against FSSAI's requirements. We give you a checklist to prepare.
Is the government fee the same for every licence?
No. FSSAI's fee varies with the type of licence, the kind of business and the number of years. We tell you the amount before filing.
My turnover has crossed the registration limit. What now?
Apply for a state licence. We prepare and file it for you, and tell you what changes on your labels once it's granted.
Do I need a separate licence for each unit?
Generally yes. Each manufacturing unit, kitchen or warehouse is licensed for its own premises.