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FSSAI

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Licence

Any business engaged in food manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, import, or sale requires a valid FSSAI registration or licence. FSSAI compliance is a legal requirement for food businesses in India and signals food safety credibility to consumers, retailers, and institutional buyers.

Overview

What You Need to Know

What it is: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is the apex food regulatory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. FSSAI registration or licensing is legally mandatory for all food businesses — from home-based food operations to large-scale food manufacturers and importers.

Why it matters: Operating a food business without valid FSSAI registration or licence is a legal violation and carries penalties. FSSAI certification also builds consumer trust, enables listing on food delivery platforms, institutional procurement, and export market access.

What You Get with Growthora

Assessment of applicable FSSAI category (Registration / State Licence / Central Licence)

Documentation collection and verification

FoSCoS (FSSAI Food Safety Compliance System) application filing

Product category and food business operator type guidance

Liaison support for FSSAI queries

Post-registration renewal and compliance advisory

Eligibility Criteria

Any business engaged in manufacturing, processing, storage, transport, distribution, import, or sale of food products

Petty food businesses (annual turnover up to ₹12 lakhs) — Basic FSSAI Registration

State licence — Businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakhs and ₹20 crore, or specific categories

Central licence — Businesses with turnover above ₹20 crore, importers, 100% export units, and large-scale manufacturers

Food delivery businesses, cloud kitchens, caterers, home-based food entrepreneurs

E-commerce food businesses and food aggregator platforms

Documents Required

Checklist prepared and verified prior to audit submission:

PAN of the entity / proprietor

Aadhaar of proprietor / partners / directors

Business Registration Certificate (if applicable)

Address proof of food business premises

Blueprint / layout plan of the food premises (for licences)

List of food products to be manufactured / sold

NOC from municipality / local body (where applicable)

Water testing report (for manufacturing units)

Medical fitness certificates of food handlers (for certain categories)

Proof of ownership or rental agreement for premises

Certification & Audit Process

Business Type Assessment

Determine if your business requires Registration, State Licence, or Central Licence based on turnover and activity.

Document Collection

Gather all required identity, premises, and food product documents.

FoSCoS Application

File the FSSAI application on the FoSCoS portal with correct details and documents.

Application Review

FSSAI / State Food Authority reviews the application.

Inspection (if applicable)

An inspection of premises may be conducted for licence applications.

FSSAI Registration / Licence Issuance

FSSAI certificate is issued upon successful review and inspection.

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