Types of FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) offers different types of registrations and licenses based on the scale and nature of the food business. These registrations are categorized into three main types:

FSSAI Basic Registration

For Small-Scale Businesses

Suitable for small-scale food businesses with limited operations and turnover.

Eligibility Annual Turnover upto 1.50 Crores
Scope Small manufacturers, transporters, retailers & distributors
Validity 1 to 5 years, renewable as needed
Documentation Minimal and straightforward paperwork

Upto ₹1.5 Crores

⭐ Most Popular

FSSAI State License

For Medium-Scale Businesses

Ideal for medium-sized food businesses operating within a specific state.

Eligibility Annual Turnover between 1.50 Crores To 50 Crores
Scope Medium manufacturers, transporters & state-level distributors
Validity 1 to 5 years, renewable as required
Documentation More extensive than Basic, manageable for mid-size businesses

Between ₹1.50 Crores To ₹50 Crores

FSSAI Central License

For Large-Scale Businesses

Required for large-scale food businesses operating at a Central Level.

Eligibility Annual Turnover more than 50 Crores
Scope Large manufacturers, importers, exporters & national distributors
Validity 1 to 5 years, renewable as necessary
Documentation Extensive and detailed for national-scale complexity

More Than ₹50 Crores

Why Register?

Benefits of FSSAI Registration

FSSAI registration offers several key advantages to food businesses operating in India — from legal protection to market expansion.

Legal Compliance

FSSAI registration is mandatory for all food businesses in India under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It ensures your business complies with all legal requirements related to food safety and hygiene.

Consumer Trust

FSSAI registration signifies your food products meet government standards for safety and quality. Consumers are more likely to purchase products that carry FSSAI certification, building stronger brand loyalty.

Market Expansion

Many retailers and distributors prefer FSSAI-registered businesses. Having registration makes it easier to enter new markets and attract potential business partners who value certified quality.

Quality Assurance

FSSAI sets standards for food quality and safety. Regular inspections and audits help ensure your business maintains high standards and follows best practices in food safety management.

Consumer Safety

FSSAI regulation contributes to the overall safety of consumers — critical in the food industry where contaminated or substandard products can cause serious health complications.

Government Schemes

FSSAI-registered businesses may access government schemes and subsidies aimed at promoting food safety and quality. These incentives can help reduce operating costs and promote growth.

Brand Reputation

FSSAI registration enhances your brand's reputation by demonstrating commitment to food safety and quality. This attracts more customers and helps establish a strong, trustworthy brand image.

Export Opportunities

For businesses planning to export, FSSAI registration is often a prerequisite. International buyers require proof of food safety compliance, and an FSSAI certificate can simplify the export process.

Avoid Penalties

Non-compliance with FSSAI regulations can lead to penalties, fines, or even business closure. Registration helps you avoid all legal issues and financial consequences associated with non-compliance.

Consumer Awareness

With increasing awareness about food safety, many consumers actively seek FSSAI-certified products. Having this certification helps you tap into this rapidly growing, quality-conscious market segment.

Transparent Pricing

FSSAI Registration Fees

Simple, transparent fee structure for all types of FSSAI registrations and licenses.

Basic Registration Fees

Duration	Registration Fee
1 Year	₹ 2,999 / year
2 Years	₹ 3,299 / 2 years
3 Years	₹ 3,899 / 3 years
4 Years	₹ 4,399 / 4 years
5 Years	₹ 4,899 / 5 years

State & Central License Fees

Business Type	State License	Central License
Manufacturing Business Factories, processors, packagers	₹ 10,999	₹ 17,999
Other Businesses Retailers, distributors, transporters	₹ 7,999	₹ 17,999

Business Type	State License	Central License
Manufacturing Business Factories, processors, packagers	₹ 9,997	₹ 16,997
Other Businesses Retailers, distributors, transporters	₹ 6,997	₹ 16,997

All fees are inclusive of:

Government Fees

PG & Internet Handling Charges

Consultancy Fees

Goods & Services Tax (GST)

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Documentation

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

Submit the following documents as per your food business category to obtain FSSAI registration in India.

Form A — Application Form

The application form for FSSAI registration. You can fill this form online or offline as per your convenience.

Business Proof

Document proving the legal status of your business, depending on business type:

Proprietorship: AADHAAR Card, Voter ID, or Passport
Partnership: Partnership Deed
Pvt. Ltd. Company: Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA
Co-operative Society: Certificate of Registration

Photo ID & Address Proof

AADHAAR Card, Voter ID, Passport, or any other government-issued photo ID of the applicant.

List of Food Products

A complete list of food products you intend to manufacture or sell under your FSSAI registration.

Food Safety Management System Plan

Required for certain business categories, especially manufacturers. A basic food safety management system plan must be submitted.

NOC from Municipality / Panchayat

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local Municipal or Panchayat authority may be required.

Incorporation Certificate

If your business is a registered company, you will need to submit the Certificate of Incorporation.

Rental Agreement

If operating from rented premises, a copy of the rental agreement or a no-objection certificate from the property owner is required.

Food Safety Officer's NOC

In some cases, a No Objection Certificate from the local Food Safety Officer may also be required.

Declaration Form

This form affirms that the food business complies with the FSSAI Act and its Regulations.

Supporting Documents

Any other documents that may be required depending on the specific category and nature of your food business. Our consultants will guide you through the complete list.

KIND OF BUSINESSES
Restaurant/Online Food Selling	Restaurant/Online Food Selling is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Restaurants/Online Food selling also offer take-out and food delivery Online services, and some offer only take-out and delivery	रेस्टोरेंट/ऑनलाइन फूड सेलिंग	रेस्टोरेंट/ऑनलाइन फूड सेलिंग एक प्रकार का फूड सर्विस ऑपरेशन है जो पैसे के बदले ग्राहकों को खाना और पेय तैयार करता है, परोसता है। रेस्तरां/ऑनलाइन फूड सेलिंग भी टेक-आउट और फूड डिलीवरी ऑनलाइन सेवाएं प्रदान करते हैं, और कुछ केवल टेक-आउट और डिलीवरी की पेशकश करते हैं
Hotel Cum Restaurant	Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (unsuited) private bathroom facilities.	होटल सह रेस्टोरेंट	होटल एक व्यावसायिक प्रतिष्ठान है जो ठहरने, भोजन और अन्य अतिथि सेवाएं प्रदान करता है। सामान्य तौर पर, एक होटल कहलाने के लिए, एक प्रतिष्ठान में कम से कम छह रहने वाले शयनकक्ष होने चाहिए, जिनमें से कम से कम तीन में निजी स्नानघर की सुविधाएं संलग्न (अनुपयुक्त) होनी चाहिए।
Club/Canteen	Canteen or Cafeteria Or Club is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the institution	क्लब/कैंटीन	कैंटीन या कैफेटेरिया या क्लब किसी संस्था/स्थापना में एक भोजन क्षेत्र है जो संस्थान से जुड़े या आने वाले व्यक्तियों को भोजन परोसता है (परिसर में तैयार किया जाता है या अन्य स्थान या स्रोत से खरीदा जाता है)
Hawker or food truck	Selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or movable carts) from one location to other	हॉकर या फूड ट्रक	एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान पर यात्रा करके (आमतौर पर पैदल या चल गाड़ियों पर) डिब्बाबंद या ताजा तैयार भोजन बेचना
DHABA	Food service establishment generally located near roadside/highway involved in processing, storing, packaging and selling of food to customers for consumption	ढाबा	आम तौर पर सड़क के किनारे/राजमार्ग के पास स्थित खाद्य सेवा प्रतिष्ठान, उपभोग के लिए ग्राहकों को भोजन के प्रसंस्करण, भंडारण, पैकेजिंग और बिक्री में शामिल होता है
FOOD VENDING AGENCIES	Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall/cart/ machine by an individual or by automation. BOARDING HOUSE SERVING FOOD A building providing food and lodging for paying guest.	खाद्य वेंडिंग एजेंसियां	किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा या ऑटोमेशन द्वारा किसी अस्थायी या स्थिर स्टॉल/गाड़ी/मशीन से पैकेज्ड/ताजा भोजन की बिक्री। भोजन परोसने वाला बोर्डिंग हाउस पेइंग गेस्ट के लिए भोजन और आवास प्रदान करने वाला भवन।
HOME BASED CANTEEN OR TIFFIN SERVICE	An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals Through Online/Delivery from food service establishments such as home-based caterer or restaurants to customers.	गृह आधारित कैंटीन या टिफिन सेवा	एक व्यक्ति या प्रतिष्ठान जो ग्राहकों को घर-आधारित कैटरर या रेस्तरां जैसे खाद्य सेवा प्रतिष्ठानों से ऑनलाइन / वितरण के माध्यम से पैक किए गए भोजन के वितरण में शामिल है।
FOOD STALLS/ARRANGEMENT IS IN RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS/FAIRS ETC	A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or packaged food being offered as prasad in a religious institution.	धार्मिक सभाओं/मेलों आदि में खाने के स्टॉल/व्यवस्था	एक स्टैंड/बूथ/कम्पार्टमेंट/छोटा आच्छादित क्षेत्र जिसका उपयोग धार्मिक संस्थान में प्रसाद के रूप में ताजा तैयार या पैक किए गए भोजन की तैयारी और/या बिक्री या वितरण के लिए किया जा रहा है।
PERMANENT/TEMPORARY STALL HOLDER	A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed).	स्थायी/अस्थायी स्टाल धारक	एक स्टैंड/बूथ/कम्पार्टमेंट/छोटा आच्छादित क्षेत्र जिसका उपयोग खपत के लिए ताजा तैयार या पैक किए गए भोजन की तैयारी और/या बिक्री के लिए किया जा रहा है। यह संरचना अस्थायी या स्थायी (स्थिर) हो सकती है।
STORAGE	Storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in storage facilities, also called warehouses, godowns etc..	भंडारण	भंडारण एक ऐसी गतिविधि है जहां खाद्य उत्पादों को पैक या अनपैक्ड स्थिति में भंडारण सुविधाओं में आगे वितरण के लिए संग्रहीत किया जाता है, जिसे गोदाम, गोदाम आदि भी कहा जाता है।
WHOLESALER OF FOOD ITEM	Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.	खाद्य पदार्थ का थोक विक्रेता	थोक वितरण चैनल में एक गतिविधि है जहां खाद्य उत्पाद थोक में खरीदा जाता है और फिर उपभोक्ताओं के बजाय पुनर्विक्रेताओं/खुदरा विक्रेताओं को बेचा जाता है।
RETAILER OF FOOD ITEM	Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end user.	खाद्य सामग्री के खुदरा विक्रेता	खुदरा एक ऐसी गतिविधि है जहां खाद्य उत्पादों को एक निर्माता, वितरक या थोक व्यापारी से खरीदा जाता है और अंतिम अंतिम उपयोगकर्ता को बेचा जाता है।
MANUFACTURER OF FOOD ITEM	Manufacturer means a person/entity who owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or process a food product.	खाद्य पदार्थ के निर्माता	निर्माता का अर्थ उस व्यक्ति/संस्था से है जो किसी खाद्य उत्पाद का निर्माण या प्रसंस्करण करने वाले प्रतिष्ठान का स्वामी या संचालन करता है।
DISTRIBUTOR OF FOOD ITEM	Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.	खाद्य सामग्री के वितरक	वितरण वितरण चैनल में एक गतिविधि है जहां खाद्य उत्पाद निर्माण के मूल स्थान से उस व्यक्ति को वितरित किया जाता है जो अंतिम उपभोक्ता को खाद्य उत्पाद की अंतिम डिलीवरी या बिक्री करता है।
SUPPLIER OF FOOD ITEM	Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer	खाद्य पदार्थ के आपूर्तिकर्ता	आपूर्ति वितरण चैनल में एक गतिविधि है जहां उपभोक्ता द्वारा उठाई गई आवश्यकताओं के अनुसार उपभोक्ता को खाद्य उत्पाद प्रदान किया जाता है
PETTY RETAILER OF SNACKS / TEA SHOPS	Temporary or fixed stall or food premise involved in preparation, storage, distribution and sale of food products that can be served as a snacks/ tea/coffee and similar variants	नाश्ता/चाय की दुकानों के छोटे खुदरा विक्रेता	खाद्य उत्पादों की तैयारी, भंडारण, वितरण और बिक्री में शामिल अस्थायी या निश्चित स्टाल या खाद्य परिसर जिन्हें स्नैक्स / चाय / कॉफी और इसी तरह के रूपों के रूप में परोसा जा सकता है
MARKETER	Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self. Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.	बाज़ारिया	मार्केटिंग (स्वयं) का अर्थ है किसी ब्रांड के खाद्य उत्पाद को बाजार में बढ़ावा देना जो स्वयं के स्वामित्व में है। मार्केटिंग (थर्ड पार्टी) का अर्थ है बाजार में किसी ब्रांड के खाद्य उत्पाद को बढ़ावा देना जो स्वयं के स्वामित्व में नहीं है।
TRANSPORTER	Transportation is an activity of transporting food products (both packed and bulk) from one location to another in vehicles/containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/ wagon, oil/milk tankers etc..	ट्रांसपोर्टर	परिवहन खाद्य उत्पादों (पैक और थोक दोनों) को वाहनों/कंटेनरों में एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान पर ले जाने की एक गतिविधि है जिसमें विशेष वाहन जैसे इन्सुलेटेड रेफ्रिजेरेटेड वैन/वैगन, तेल/दूध टैंकर इत्यादि शामिल हैं। .

Licence Type	Eligibility	Validity	Fee
FSSAI Normal Registration	Annual turnover of the business is less than 12 lakhs	1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year	Rs 2299 Rs 2999 Rs 3699 Rs 4399 Rs 5099
FSSAI State Licence	Annual turnover of the business is between 12 to 20 crores	1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year	Rs 12999 Rs 17399 Rs 21799 Rs 26199 Rs 30599
FSSAI Central Licence	Annual turnover of the business is above 20 crores	1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year	Rs 21200 Rs 31200 Rs 41200 Rs 50000 Rs 61200

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