FSSAI Registration
Register your business with FSSAI for any food business in India. Engage in food business safely and legally.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is the regulatory body for food products. Since June 1st, 2020, FSSAI has utilized the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS), which replaced the previous licensing and registration platform. Obtaining an FSSAI License or Registration Certificate is mandatory for any business involved in the manufacture, distribution, or transport of food products, ensuring quality and purity for consumer confidence.
FSSAI Registration (Food License) is a legal permit from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It shows your food business meets the required safety and quality standards. It’s mandatory for anyone who makes, processes, packs, stores, transports, distributes, or sells food in India.
In simple terms:
Choose the right FSSAI registration type for your food business:
1. Basic FSSAI Registration
This registration applies to small food businesses with an annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakhs. The government gives you a 14-digit number starting with ‘1’.
Example: Home kitchen or small food stall.
2. State FSSAI License
This license is issued to food businesses with an annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakhs and Rs. 20 crores, and the license number begins with the digit ‘2’.
Example: A restaurant or food shop.
3. Central FSSAI License
Big food businesses earning over Rs. 20 crores require a central FSSAI license with a number starting with ‘1’.
Example: Food operations across multiple states.
Name and address proof of the business owner
Identity proof (Aadhar/Voter ID/PAN)
Passport-sized photograph
Supporting declaration form
An FSSAI license is valid for a period of 1 to 5 years. It must be renewed 30 days before the expiry date. If you fail to renew on time, you may be charged a penalty of ₹100 per day. If the license expires completely, you must apply for a brand-new license and stop operations in the meantime.
Avoid heavy government penalties.
Maintain the trust of your customers.
Keep your brand name active on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.
Your previous FSSAI registration certificate.
A self-declaration confirming your continued compliance.
Annual returns from the previous year.
Updated business information.
Proof of payment for the renewal fee.
Following the FSSAI FoSCoS registration procedure, any registered Food Business Operator (FBO) can change, alter, or modify any given information in the Food License issued by the authority. This particular process is known as the FSSAI Modification.
If there is any change in your existing license information, you must file for a modification. This includes:
Change in Business Address or Location.
Change in Ownership or Company Name.
Adding New Food Products or categories.
Changing the Quantity of production or business scale.
Resubmission of all the Documents submitted at the time of FSSAI License Application
A statement notifying the Changes for which the Modification request has been filed
Proper Evidence of Change in the Food Business
Every food business operator (except petty retailers and small canteens) holding an FSSAI License is mandatory required to file an Annual Return. This includes manufacturers, importers, and exporters.
Form D1 (Annual Return): To be filed by all food manufacturers and importers by 31st May every year.
Form D2 (Half-Yearly Return): Specifically for businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of Milk and Milk Products.
The below-mentioned details are required to be included in the FSSAI Annual Return Form, are as follows:-
FSSAI Registration (Food License) is a mandatory 14-digit legal permit issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. it ensures that your food business complies with hygiene and safety standards and is mandatory for anyone involved in manufacturing, processing, or selling food.
It is required for all entities involved in the food supply chain, including restaurants, home kitchens, food stalls, manufacturers, transporters, and distributors. Even if you sell homemade food online on a small scale, a license is necessary.
Your license type depends on your annual turnover:
Basic (₹499):* Annual turnover below ₹12 Lakhs.
State (₹999):* Annual turnover between ₹12 Lakhs and ₹20 Crores.
Central (₹1499):* Annual turnover above ₹20 Crores or multi-state operations.
Standard requirements include a passport-size photo, business address proof (rent agreement or utility bill), and a government-issued ID proof such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.
Yes, a valid FSSAI license is a mandatory requirement for onboarding your food business onto major e-commerce and food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.
The license can be issued for a period ranging from 1 to 5 years, as chosen by the business operator at the time of application.
If you fail to renew your license before it expires, you must pay a penalty of ₹100 per day for the delay. If it is not renewed within the specified time, the license is cancelled, and you must apply for a new one.
An FSSAI license can be transferred to a legal representative or family member only in the event of the death of the original license holder.
Yes, FSSAI licenses are issued based on the specific business premises. You must obtain a Central License for your head office and separate State Licenses or registrations for each unit in different states.
Operating a food business without a license can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines of up to ₹5 Lakhs. Selling substandard or misbranded products also carries heavy financial penalties.
Yes, an FSSAI license must be renewed before its validity expires. Failure to do so will require you to apply for a completely new license.
A food business operator (FBO) should apply for renewal no later than 30 days before the current license expires.
If you do not apply for renewal within the directed timeframe, a fine of ₹100 per day will be charged for each day of delay.
If a license is not renewed on time, it is recognized as expired. The FBO must then appeal for a fresh license to continue or restart their business.
FSSAI Modification is the process where a registered Food Business Operator (FBO) changes, alters, or updates any information on their existing Food License issued by the authority.
You must apply for modification if there is any change in the information originally furnished in your valid existing FSSAI Food License.
Common reasons include changing the business address, updating contact details, changing the product category, or adding a new food product or service to your licensed FBO.
No. FSSAI Modification is only available to existing Food License holders. If your license is cancelled, you must apply for a new one after 3 months.
Yes. If there is a change in ownership, the FBO is mandated to file for an FSSAI Food License Modification along with completing the necessary Company Registration procedures.
No. FSSAI licenses are premise-specific. If you open a new branch at a different location, you must obtain a new food license for that specific premise rather than modifying your existing one.
If the Authority rejects your Modification Application, you must stop business operations until the modification is successfully completed.
Generally, you need to resubmit all documents from the original application, provide a statement notifying the specific changes, and submit evidence supporting the change in the food business.
The process is overseen by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
If the Designated Officer (D.O.) seeks clarification or more information during the scrutiny of your application, you must respond within 30 days.
Every Food Business Operator (FBO) involved in the manufacturing, importing, exporting, or selling of food products and possessing a food license is required to file an annual return. This includes entities involved in labeling, packing, and re-packing.
Form D1 is an annual return mandatory for FBOs involved in manufacturing, importing, labeling, packing, re-labeling, and re-packing, regardless of the production volume.
Form D2 is a half-yearly return specifically filed by licensees involved in the manufacturing and distribution of milk or milk products.
Annual Return (Form D1): Must be filed on or before 31st May of every fiscal year.
Half-Yearly Return (Form D2): Must be filed by 30th September and 30th March of every financial year.
Yes, certain categories of entities are exempted from filing FSSAI annual returns, including restaurants, fast food joints, canteens, and grocery stores.
If an FBO fails to file the return within the stipulated time, a fine of ₹100 per day will be imposed. This fine continues to increase for as long as the default persists
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