FSSAI Food License
Legal to cook, pack, sell and deliver — from cloud kitchen to food brand.
Why FSSAI License is non-negotiable
- Operating any food business without an number is a punishable offence — fines up to ₹5 lakh and up to 6 months imprisonment under the FSS Act.
- Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon Fresh, BigBasket and every major delivery platform require a valid FSSAI number at onboarding — your account is rejected without one.
- FSSAI is mandatory on every label, menu, packaging and invoice. Customers and B2B buyers actively check the number on the FSSAI portal before bulk orders.
- Wrong category (Basic vs State vs Central) triggers re-application + penalty. We map turnover, scope and operations to the correct license the first time.
Right for you if…
- Basic registration: turnover up to ₹12 lakh/year (home kitchens, small caterers, petty manufacturers)
- State license: turnover ₹12 lakh – 20 crore (most restaurants, cloud kitchens, packaged food brands)
- Central license: turnover above ₹20 crore, OR any importer/exporter of food, OR multi-state operations
- Specific business types ALWAYS need Central regardless of turnover: importers, exporters, e-commerce food sellers, hotel chains with 5+ states
- Renewals: 1 year or up to 5 years — multi-year is cheaper per year
Every food business in India needs an registration or license — the 14-digit number goes on your labels, menus and Swiggy/Zomato listings. The right category depends on turnover: Basic (up to ₹12 lakh), State (₹12 lakh–20 crore), Central (above, or import/export).
- Mandatory for any food business — operating without is an offence
- Required for Swiggy/Zomato onboarding and Amazon Fresh listings
- Basic plans bundle the govt fee — no surprise charges
- 5-year licence option locks in renewal anxiety till 2031
Basic — 1 year
Turnover up to ₹12 lakh.
- Our fee (incl. govt fee)
- ₹2,499
- GST (18%)
- ₹450
- All-inclusive total
- ₹2,949
Nothing more to pay. Govt fee already inside.
- Application drafted & filed
- Includes the govt fee for 1 year
- 14-digit FSSAI number + certificate
- Renewal reminder before expiry
Basic — 5 years
Five years, one payment.
- Our fee (incl. govt fee)
- ₹4,499
- GST (18%)
- ₹810
- All-inclusive total
- ₹5,309
Nothing more to pay. Govt fee already inside.
- Everything in Basic
- Includes govt fees for all 5 years
- No renewal anxiety till 2031
State License
Turnover ₹12 lakh – 20 crore.
- Our fee
- ₹3,999
- GST (18%)
- ₹720
- You pay us
- ₹4,719
+ government fees at actuals — see below. Receipts always shared.
- Category & kob (kind-of-business) mapping
- Application + document pack prepared & filed
- Officer query handling
- License certificate delivered
Central License
Large, multi-state, import/export.
- Our fee
- ₹4,999
- GST (18%)
- ₹900
- You pay us
- ₹5,899
+ government fees at actuals — see below. Receipts always shared.
- Everything in State License
- Central authority coordination
- Required for importers/exporters of food
Every statutory fee, itemised
We charge our fee. Government fees go straight to the authority — receipts always shared. Anything marked "at actuals" is the real-time figure on the day of filing.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic FSSAI (1 year) | ₹100/year | INCLUDED in our Basic 1-yr & 5-yr plans |
| Basic FSSAI (5 years) | ₹500 | INCLUDED in our 5-yr plan |
| State License (per year) | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | Varies by manufacturing capacity / turnover band |
| Central License (per year) | ₹7,500 | Importers, exporters, multi-state operators |
| Modification / endorsement | ₹500 – ₹2,000 | For changes to address, FBO name, food category |
| Late renewal penalty | ₹100/day | Capped at the licence fee; lapse beyond renewal needs fresh application |
From your first WhatsApp to delivery
- 1
Category mapping
Tell us your turnover, scope (manufacturing/trading/serving) and locations. We confirm Basic / State / Central in 30 min on WhatsApp.
- 2
Documents on WhatsApp
PAN, Aadhaar, business address proof, photo, nature-of-business form. State/Central also need water test report + layout plan.
- 3
Application filed
Filed on the FoSCoS portal with the right Form A / Form B and supporting documents. Application reference number shared instantly.
- 4
Officer query handling
FSSAI officers often ask clarifications — we handle the back-and-forth and keep you posted only when something needs your sign-off.
- 5
License issued
14-digit FSSAI number + downloadable certificate. Goes straight on your labels, menus and delivery platform onboarding.
Just have these ready
- PAN + Aadhaar + photo of proprietor/directors
- Business address proof
- Nature-of-business details (kitchen/manufacturing/trading)
- Incorporation certificate (if company/LLP)
- Water test report & layout plan (State/Central, where applicable)
Documents you’ll need
- PAN + Aadhaar + photo of proprietor/directors
- Business address proof
- Nature-of-business details (kitchen/manufacturing/trading)
- Incorporation certificate (if company/LLP)
- Water test report & layout plan (State/Central, where applicable)
Questions, answered
Which FSSAI category do I need?
Do home kitchens and cloud kitchens need it?
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