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FSSAI Registration & Food License

Make your food business licensed, trusted, and market-ready.

FSSAI registration is the mandatory food safety approval issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — required by every entity that manufactures, processes, packages, stores, distributes, imports, catering, or sells food in any form.

Whether you run a home kitchen, a restaurant, a packaged-food brand, or an import operation, an FSSAI license is what turns "we sell food" into a business customers, marketplaces, and banks can trust. Operate without one and you risk penalties, product seizure, and platform delisting — which is why most food businesses bring in a registration expert rather than navigating FoSCoS filings alone.

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Food Safety & Standards
Authority of India
FSSAI License Certificate
Certifying this Food Business Operator meets national safety standards
License CategoryState License
Business TypeFood Manufacturer
StatusActive
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
14-Digit License No.1234 5678 9012 34
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Which FSSAI license fits your food business?

The right category depends on your annual turnover, business type, and how many states you operate in. Here's the full lineup we register, at a glance.

FSSAI Basic Registration

For small food business operators such as home kitchens, petty retailers, and hawkers with modest annual turnover — the simplest entry point into compliance.

Turnover ≤ ₹12 Lakh

FSSAI State License

For medium-sized manufacturers, restaurants, and traders operating within a single state, with turnover beyond the basic registration threshold.

₹12 Lakh – ₹20 Crore

FSSAI Central License

For large manufacturers, importers, exporters, and businesses operating across multiple states or above the central turnover threshold.

Turnover > ₹20 Crore

Manufacturer License

For units engaged in processing, packaging, or manufacturing food products, from small units to large-scale production facilities.

Restaurant & Catering License

For restaurants, cloud kitchens, caterers, and food trucks that prepare and serve food directly to consumers.

Trader & Distributor Registration

For wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and supply-chain operators who store or move packaged food without manufacturing it.

Importer & Exporter License

A mandatory Central License for any business importing food products into India or exporting them to overseas markets.

E-commerce FBO License

For online food marketplaces, aggregators, cloud brands, and individual sellers listing food products on digital platforms.

The Process

From application to license, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between filing on the FoSCoS portal and holding your FSSAI license certificate in hand.

1

Determine License Category

We assess your turnover, business type, and operations to identify whether you need Basic Registration, a State License, or a Central License.

2

Document Collection

Identity proof, business constitution documents, and premise details are gathered from you and verified for completeness.

3

FoSCoS Application Filing

Your application, along with a food safety management plan, is filed electronically on FSSAI's FoSCoS portal.

4

Application Scrutiny

The concerned Food Safety Officer reviews your application and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.

5

Premise Inspection

For State and Central licenses, an inspection of your manufacturing unit or premises may be conducted before approval.

6

Query Resolution

Any clarifications or additional documents requested by the department are addressed promptly to avoid delays.

7

License Certificate Issuance

Once approved, your 14-digit FSSAI license number and certificate are issued digitally, ready for download.

8

Display & Renewal Setup

We help you display the license correctly at your premises and set a renewal reminder well ahead of expiry.

Eligibility

Who needs FSSAI registration?

Requirements vary by turnover and business type, but nearly every food-handling business shares the same baseline criteria.

Every Food Business Operator

Anyone manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing, or selling food — including home-based and online sellers — must hold registration or a license.

Turnover-Based Category

Basic Registration up to ₹12 lakh; State License up to ₹20 crore; Central License above ₹20 crore or for specific categories like imports.

Valid Business Premises

A verifiable premise — owned, rented, or shared — from which the food-related activity is actually carried out.

Food Safety Management Plan

A basic hygiene and safety plan appropriate to the scale of operations, mandatory for State and Central license applicants.

No Prior Cancellation

The applicant or premise should not have an active cancellation or blacklisting under the FSS Act, 2006.

Packaging & Labelling Readiness

Products must be capable of meeting FSSAI's labelling, packaging, and quality standards before they reach consumers.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your FoSCoS application.

Photo ID Proof

Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID of proprietor/partners

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo of the applicant

Business Constitution Proof

Partnership deed, incorporation certificate, or shop registration

Premise Address Proof

Rent agreement, utility bill, or property document

Food Safety Management Plan

Required for State and Central license applicants

List of Food Products

Category-wise list of items manufactured or sold

NOC from Municipality

Where applicable, for manufacturing units

Water Test Report

Potability report for manufacturing/processing units

Why It's Worth It

What an FSSAI license actually buys you

Beyond the legal formality, licensing changes what your food business can do, and how much customers and platforms trust it.

Legal Recognition

Operate as a fully compliant, government-recognised food business, free from the risk of penalties or forced shutdowns.

Consumer Trust

The FSSAI logo on your packaging reassures customers that your food meets national safety and hygiene standards.

Marketplace & Platform Access

Most e-commerce, delivery, and quick-commerce platforms mandate a valid FSSAI license before onboarding sellers.

Easier Loans & Funding

Banks and investors treat a licensed food business as lower-risk, making working capital and expansion loans easier to secure.

Business Expansion

A Central License opens the door to interstate trade, exports, and multi-state operations without re-registering each time.

Brand Credibility

Displaying your license number on packaging and signage builds long-term recognition and repeat customer trust.

After Registration

Staying compliant, year after year

Getting licensed is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your food business in good standing afterward.

Return Filing (Form D1/D2)

Annual or half-yearly returns depending on license category, filed within statutory timelines.

License Renewal

Renewal application filed at least 30 days before expiry to avoid lapse and re-registration.

Display of License Number

The 14-digit license number must be printed on packaging, invoices, and displayed at the premises.

Food Safety Training (FoSTaC)

Trained food safety supervisors required for eligible manufacturing and catering units.

Record Maintenance

Purchase, production, and testing records maintained and kept ready for inspection.

Self-Inspection & Hygiene Checks

Periodic internal audits to stay ready for surprise inspections by Food Safety Officers.

Why Hisho & Kanri

FSSAI licensing handled by people who do this daily

We've filed enough FoSCoS applications across manufacturers, restaurants, and e-commerce sellers to know exactly where things usually go wrong — and how to avoid it.

Food-Law Specialists

Consultants who track FSSAI regulations and file license applications every week.

Fast FoSCoS Filing

Documents reviewed and submitted on the portal without back-and-forth delays.

Transparent Pricing

Clear packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

End-to-End Tracking

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through license issuance and renewal.

Confidential Handling

Your identity and business documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about FSSAI registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the mandatory approval issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that certifies a food business meets national safety and hygiene standards.

Anyone who manufactures, processes, packages, stores, distributes, imports, or sells food — including home kitchens, restaurants, and online sellers.

Basic Registration applies to small FBOs below ₹12 lakh turnover; a State or Central License applies once turnover, scale, or interstate activity crosses that threshold.

It depends on your annual turnover, business type, and whether you operate in one state or many — our experts assess this with you before you file.

Basic Registration typically takes around 7-15 working days; State and Central Licenses can take longer if a premise inspection is required.

Identity proof, premise address proof, a photograph, and a list of food products are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

Yes — e-commerce platforms and food-delivery aggregators require a valid FSSAI license before they will onboard or list a seller.

Licenses can be issued for 1 to 5 years at a time, chosen at the time of application, and must be renewed before expiry.

Operating unlicensed can lead to fines, seizure of food stock, and closure of premises under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Because we handle FoSCoS filings daily, keep you informed at every stage, and stay on for renewals and compliance long after the license is issued.