FSSAI Food License & Registration

What is FSSAI Registration / License?

An FSSAI certificate is a unique 14-digit registration or license number issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It certifies that the food products manufactured, stored, distributed, or sold by your food business operator (FBO) meet national food safety and quality benchmarks. Operating a food business without FSSAI registration can lead to heavy penalties and legal actions.

FSSAI Categories & Eligibility

The type of FSSAI certificate your business requires depends on your annual turnover and scale of operation:

• FSSAI Basic Registration: Mandatory for small-scale food businesses or startups with an annual turnover of under ?12 Lakhs (e.g., small stalls, home bakers, petty retailers, temporary vendors).
• FSSAI State License: Mandatory for medium-sized food businesses with an annual turnover of between ?12 Lakhs and ?20 Crores (e.g., restaurants, catering agencies, warehouses, manufacturers, large retailers).
• FSSAI Central License: Mandatory for large-scale operations with an annual turnover exceeding ?20 Crores, or businesses operating across multiple states, importing/exporting food products, or running large manufacturing units.

Key Benefits of FSSAI Certification

• Legal Clearance: Avoid legal liabilities, business shut-down orders, and heavy fines.
• Consumer Trust: The FSSAI logo on food packaging and menus indicates quality safety and builds immediate brand reliability.
• Business Expansion: Crucial for listing on food delivery portals (Zomato, Swiggy), entering retail stores, and securing corporate catering tenders.
• Funding Opportunities: Investors and banks require active regulatory licenses before funding startups.

Documents Required for FSSAI Filing

The core documents checklist for FSSAI registration and license includes:

• Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of the Food Business Operator
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Proof of business address (Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, or Land Tax Receipt)
• List of food categories and products planned for sale
• For State & Central Licenses: Blueprint of processing unit, list of machinery with capacity details, water test report, and food safety management plan (FSMS).

How Filengro Helps You Get Licensed

1. Analysis: We analyze your food product line and annual capacity to determine the correct FSSAI tier.
2. Application Drafting: We compile documents and file Form A (Registration) or Form B (License) on the FoSCoS portal.
3. Liaisoning: We monitor the application status and respond to any clarification requests (queries) raised by food safety officers.
4. Certificate Delivery: Once approved, we deliver the digital FSSAI certificate to you, valid for 1 to 5 years depending on the selected plan.