FSSAI registration or licensing is required for persons carrying on food business activities in India. The category — Basic Registration, State Licence or Central Licence — depends on the type of activity, production capacity, turnover and location. Selecting the wrong category can create compliance problems. We review your activity first, identify the correct approval type and manage the application process.
Key Benefits
Correct Category Selection
Basic Registration, State Licence or Central Licence — we identify the right one before applying.
Reduced Rejection Risk
Accurate documents, correct business-activity description and premises details reduce rejection.
One team manages documents, portal application, clarification and approval communication.
Who Should Use This Service
Restaurants, cafes, dhabas and takeawaysCloud kitchens and home-based food businessesFood manufacturers and processorsFood traders, distributors and wholesalersImporters and exporters of food productsTransporters and storage facilities handling foodE-commerce food sellers and food-delivery businessesHotels, caterers and canteens
What This Service Covers
Identification of the correct FSSAI approval category
Eligibility and business-activity review
Service-specific document checklist
Portal application preparation and filing
Photograph, premises layout and plan coordination where required
Tracking and clarification response coordination
Approval certificate sharing and post-registration briefing
Renewal and amendment support — separate scope
Documents & Information Required
📄 Name, address, contact and identity documents of applicant or proprietor
📄 Business constitution proof (partnership deed, company incorporation documents, etc.)
📄 Premises address proof and ownership or rental documents
📄 Photographs of the premises and food-handling areas
📄 List of food products to be manufactured, stored, sold or handled
📄 Water testing report where required for the category
📄 Import-export code where food imports or exports are involved
Our Process
1
Activity & Category Review
Identify the food business activity, location, capacity and turnover to determine the correct approval category.
2
Document Checklist
Issue a tailored checklist based on the category and business constitution.
3
Application Preparation
Prepare the portal application with accurate business activity description, premises and contact details.
4
Document Upload & Submission
Upload documents through the applicable portal process and generate the acknowledgement.
5
Tracking & Clarification
Monitor status, respond to portal queries and coordinate inspection-related communication where applicable.
6
Certificate & Briefing
Share the FSSAI registration or licence certificate and explain renewal, display and compliance obligations.
What You Receive
FSSAI category review and service-specific document checklist
Prepared and submitted application
Acknowledgement reference and application number
Clarification and tracking support per agreed scope
FSSAI registration certificate or licence number on approval
Post-registration compliance checklist
Renewal-date reminder, where included in package
Not Included Unless Specifically Agreed
Renewal unless specifically included
Physical inspection handling or inspector visits
Food safety testing or lab reports unless specifically needed
Legal opinion on food-law disputes
Labelling design or product compliance consultation
FSSAI training or audit unless separately scoped
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FSSAI registration compulsory for home-based food sellers?+
A home-based food business selling food for human consumption may require FSSAI registration, depending on turnover, activity and products. The applicability should be checked for the specific case.
What is the difference between Registration, State Licence and Central Licence?+
Basic Registration applies to small businesses below a specified annual turnover threshold. State Licence applies to medium-sized food businesses. Central Licence applies to large manufacturers, importers, exporters, certain e-commerce platforms and businesses operating from more than one state. The correct category depends on the specific facts.
Can I operate without FSSAI approval during the application?+
Operating a food business without the required FSSAI approval may violate food law and create penalties. The applicable rules should be checked before commencing operations.
Does FSSAI registration cover all my products?+
The registration or licence covers the food business activities and products described in the application. Changes in activity or products may require amendment.
What happens after FSSAI approval?+
The registration or licence must be displayed at the premises. Renewal, hygiene standards, labelling and record-keeping obligations apply from the date of approval.
Important: FSSAI approval category, eligibility and process depend on business facts, applicable rules and authority requirements. Filing does not guarantee approval. Government fees, inspection charges and renewal fees are not included.
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