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Registrations & Start-up

FSSAI licence and registration

Basic registration, State or Central licence for food businesses, and renewals.

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Overview

Typical time7–60 days depending on category
Documents6 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Basic registration, State or Central licence for food businesses, and renewals.

What's included

  • Choice of basic registration, state licence or central licence by turnover and activity
  • Application on FoSCoS
  • Food safety management plan
  • Annual return and renewal reminders

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For FSSAI licence and registration

  • Food business type *Manufacturer · Trader / Distributor · Restaurant / Caterer · Retailer · Storage / Warehouse
  • Expected annual turnover (₹) optional
  • Production capacity (kg or litres per day) optional
  • Food products / categories optional

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Photo ID and photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors
  • Proof of possession of premises (rent agreement or ownership)
  • List of food products and categories
  • Layout plan and list of equipment (for licences)
  • Water test report (for manufacturers)
  • Incorporation documents for companies and firms

As per law

Law and sections

  • Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 – section 31
  • Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011

Who must comply

  • Basic registration: turnover up to ₹12 lakh
  • State licence: above ₹12 lakh up to ₹20 crore (with some capacity limits)
  • Central licence: above ₹20 crore, importers, exporters and some categories

Time limits

  • Licence or registration before starting the food business; valid for 1 to 5 years
  • Annual return (Form D-1) where required, by 31 May

If it is missed

  • Running a food business without licence: imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 lakh (section 63)
  • Late renewal and late annual return attract fees per day

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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