FSSAI Registration
Food license for manufacturers, traders, and restaurants.
Overview of FSSAI Registration
FSSAI Registration / Licence is a mandatory food safety licence issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Every person involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, transportation or sale of food in India must obtain an FSSAI licence based on the scale and nature of operations. The 14-digit FSSAI number printed on food products is proof of compliance with prescribed food safety standards and builds consumer trust.
Types of FSSAI registration
Basic Registration
For small food businesses with annual turnover up to Rs. 12 lakh — petty manufacturers, hawkers, small retailers, home-based food businesses.
State Licence
For mid-sized food businesses with turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore — restaurants, cloud kitchens, manufacturers, distributors operating in a single state.
Central Licence
For large food businesses with turnover above Rs. 20 crore, importers, exporters, e-commerce operators and businesses operating in multiple states.
Who needs an FSSAI licence?
- Food manufacturers and processors
- Restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, bakeries and caterers
- Wholesalers, distributors and retailers of packaged food
- Importers and exporters of food products
- E-commerce food sellers on Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Flipkart
- Storage units, transporters and food warehouses
Penalty for not having an FSSAI licence
Operating a food business without a valid FSSAI licence attracts a penalty up to Rs. 5 lakh and imprisonment up to 6 months. Online marketplaces also de-list sellers without a valid FSSAI number. Obtaining the right licence on time is the simplest and cheapest way to stay compliant.
Why choose KBP & Associates
- Legal authority to manufacture, store, distribute or sell food
- Builds consumer confidence and brand credibility
- Mandatory for selling on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato and other platforms
- Easier access to bank loans and investor funding
- Eligibility to use the FSSAI logo on packaging
- Helps avoid heavy penalties and business closure
Documents required
- PAN card of the business and the proprietor / partners / directors
- Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport of the proprietor / partners / directors
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Address proof of the food business premises
- List of food categories and products to be manufactured / sold
- Layout plan of the processing unit (for manufacturers)
- Water test report (for manufacturers)
- NOC from the local body / municipality (where applicable)
- Form IX — nomination of person by a company
Our process
- 1
Determine the right licence type
We assess turnover and business activity to identify Basic / State / Central licence.
- 2
Document collection
Share KYC, premises and product documents through our secure portal.
- 3
Application filing
We file Form A (Basic) or Form B (State / Central) on the FoSCoS portal.
- 4
Inspection (if applicable)
For manufacturers and large operations, FSSAI officials may inspect the premises.
- 5
Licence issuance
On approval the FSSAI licence with the 14-digit number is issued.
- 6
Renewals & compliance
We track renewals, return filings (Form D1 / D2) and updates on the FoSCoS portal.
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