FSSAI Licensing &
Registration Assistance
End-to-end expert guidance for business category assessment, new license application, modifications, renewals, and annual returns on FoSCoS portal.
Get FSSAI Assistance →FSSAI Licensing Overview
Under the Food Safety and Standards Act (2006), every Food Business Operator (FBO) in India is legally mandated to obtain a valid FSSAI License or Registration prior to commencing operations.
Operating without a valid FSSAI license carries severe statutory penalties, including imprisonment up to 6 months and fines up to ₹5 Lakhs under Section 63. FoodSure provides hassle-free, accurate filing to ensure 100% compliance.
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Our regulatory team evaluates your business turnover, operational scope, and production capacity to identify the exact license tier required.
Get Instant License AdvisoryFSSAI License Categories & Turnover Thresholds
FSSAI categorizes Food Business Operators into 3 distinct tiers based on annual turnover, production capacity, and geographical footprint.
Basic FSSAI Registration
Mandatory for small-scale food businesses, hawkers, petty retailers, and micro-processing units.
- Small food stalls & hawkers
- Cottage food production units
- Daily production < 100 kg / Litres
- Local retail shops & canteens
State FSSAI License
Required for mid-sized manufacturers, regional restaurants, cloud kitchens, and storage facilities.
- Restaurants, Hotels & Cloud Kitchens
- Mid-size manufacturers (up to 2 MT/day)
- Regional distributors & repackers
- Cold storage & warehouses
Central FSSAI License
Mandatory for large-scale manufacturers, importers/exporters, multi-state chains, and e-commerce platforms.
- 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU)
- Food Importers & Exporters
- Multi-state retail & QSR chains
- E-commerce food aggregators
Application Assistance & Filing Steps
FoodSure handles your complete FoSCoS portal application process to ensure first-time approval without government queries.
Scope Assessment
Evaluating food product categories (Kind of Business - KOB) and capacity limits.
Dossier Assembly
Compiling Form B, water test reports, blueprint layouts, and owner KYC documents.
Portal Filing
Submitting application on FoSCoS portal with proper fee structure and tracking ARN.
Query Resolution
Liaising with Designated Officers (DO) to address clarifying queries until license grant.
Mandatory FSSAI License Documentation
Accurate documentation is critical to preventing application rejection. FoodSure assists in preparing all required statutory paperwork.
Premises Floor Blueprint Layout
Scaled architectural layout showing processing area, raw material storage, packaging zone, and handwash stations as per Schedule 4 sanitary rules.
NABL Water Analysis Test Report
Physico-chemical and microbiological water test report from an NABL-accredited laboratory confirming IS 10500 potable water standards.
List of Processing Equipment & Machinery
Complete inventory of food contact machinery, installed horsepower, capacity specs, and food-grade stainless-steel certificates.
Form B & Director / Partner KYC
Duly completed Form B declaration, Board Resolution/Partnership Deed, Director PAN/Aadhaar copies, and NOC from premise owner.
Modification, Renewal & Annual Return Filings
Maintaining a clean compliance record requires timely modifications, mandatory annual return filings, and license renewals.
License Modification
Filing Non-Standard & Standard modifications for adding new food categories, changing business address, or expanding capacity on FoSCoS.
Timely License Renewal
Renewal filings up to 180 days before expiry. Prevent statutory late fee penalties of ₹100/day under FSSAI rules.
Annual Returns (Form D1 / D2)
Filing Form D1 for food manufacturers and importers by 31st May each year to avoid license suspension and monetary fines.
Get Your FSSAI License Handled by Experts
Avoid portal queries, filing delays, and statutory fines. Speak with FoodSure's dedicated regulatory team today.