FSSAI Registration & License
Start and operate your food business with the appropriate food-safety registration or license through FSSAI's official FoSCoS system.
Choose the Applicable FSSAI Category
What is FSSAI?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the statutory authority established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for laying down science-based standards for food and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food.
Food Safety
FSSAI's regulatory framework is intended to ensure safe and wholesome food and compliance by food business operators.
Food Standards
FSSAI establishes food standards and regulations applicable to food businesses.
Compliance
Food businesses are expected to follow the applicable licensing, registration and food-safety requirements.
Registration or License?
The appropriate category depends on the nature, scale and eligibility of the food business. The exact criteria should be checked through the current FoSCoS eligibility system.
FSSAI Basic Registration
Intended for eligible petty or small food businesses falling within the registration criteria.
The current FoSCoS portal should be used to verify eligibility and the applicable fee for the particular food business.
FSSAI State License
Applicable to food businesses that fall under the State licensing criteria based on the relevant activity, scale and eligibility conditions.
FSSAI Central License
Applicable to food businesses falling within the Central licensing criteria, including specified business categories and situations.
Who May Need FSSAI Registration or License?
FSSAI's FoSCoS system contains multiple food-business categories. The applicable category must be selected according to the actual business activity.
Manufacturer
Businesses manufacturing or processing food products.
Restaurant
Restaurants and food-service establishments.
Retailer
Food retailers and eligible food-selling businesses.
Wholesaler
Food wholesale activities covered by the applicable KOB.
Distributor
Distribution of food products.
Storage
Food storage activities including applicable warehouse/cold-storage categories.
Transporter
Transportation of food products.
Importer
Import of food products into India.
Exporter
Export-related food business activities.
Caterer
Catering and related food-service activities.
Food Vending
Applicable vending and mobile food activities.
Online Food Business
Food businesses operating through online/e-commerce channels may have specific FSSAI obligations.
Documents Generally Required
The exact documents depend on the type of food business, selected Kind of Business, license category and applicant circumstances.
Step-by-Step FSSAI Registration Process
The following is a practical overview of the online FoSCoS application process.
Identify Your Food Business
Determine exactly what your business manufactures, processes, stores, transports, distributes, sells or serves.
Select Kind of Business
Select the applicable Kind of Business (KOB) in the FoSCoS system.
Check Eligibility
Determine whether Registration, State License or Central License applies.
Prepare Documents
Collect the documents required for the selected food-business category.
Apply Through FoSCoS
Submit the appropriate online application through the official FoSCoS portal.
Upload Documents
Upload the required supporting documentation in the prescribed format.
Pay Government Fee
Pay the applicable FSSAI government fee according to the selected registration/license category.
Track Application
Use the FoSCoS application reference number to monitor the status.
Scrutiny / Inspection
Depending on the application and applicable requirements, scrutiny or inspection may occur.
Approval / Certificate
After successful processing, the applicable FSSAI registration certificate or license is issued.
FSSAI Fee Structure
FSSAI fees depend on the registration/license category, Kind of Business and other applicable conditions.
FSSAI's official material identifies ₹100 as the registration fee for applicable basic registration cases.
State license fees vary according to the relevant food-business category and applicable schedule.
Certain Central License categories, such as specified airport/seaport food businesses, have fees of ₹7,500 per year according to FSSAI's published guidance.
Understanding the FSSAI Number
FSSAI license and registration certificates carry a 14-digit identification number.
License Number
An FSSAI license number is a 14-digit number beginning with the digit 1.
Registration Number
An FSSAI registration number is a 14-digit number beginning with the digit 2.
Renewal, Modification & Compliance
Obtaining FSSAI registration or a license is not necessarily the end of the compliance process.
Renewal
Renew the applicable FSSAI registration or license through the FoSCoS system before expiry.
Modification
Apply for modification where business details or other particulars require amendment.
Compliance
Maintain applicable food-safety records, conditions and other regulatory requirements.
Annual Return
Applicable licensed food businesses may have annual-return obligations depending on their activity.
Inspection
Food businesses may be subject to inspection and food-safety verification as applicable.
Closure / Expiry
FSSAI's current FoSCoS system contains compliance functionality relating to expiry and closure reporting.
More Than Just a Certificate
Food businesses should also focus on continuing food-safety compliance, hygiene, records, labelling and other requirements applicable to their activities.
Hygiene
Maintain appropriate hygiene and sanitary practices.
Food Handling
Follow applicable food handling and storage requirements.
Labelling
Follow applicable food labelling and display requirements.
Records
Maintain required records and compliance documents.
How Aira Consultancy Services Can Help
ACS can assist food businesses with FSSAI registration, licensing documentation and related compliance support.
FSSAI Registration
Assistance with applicable Basic FSSAI Registration applications.
State License
Assistance with State License application documentation and filing.
Central License
Assistance with Central License documentation and application procedures.
Renewal
Assistance with renewal of eligible FSSAI registration and licenses.
Modification
Support for applicable modifications to FSSAI registration or license details.
Compliance Support
Assistance with related food-business compliance requirements.
FSSAI Official Websites
Use the official FSSAI and FoSCoS websites for applications, eligibility, fees, documents, renewals and current notifications.
FSSAI Official Website
Official website of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
Open FSSAI ↗FoSCoS
Official portal for food-business registration, licensing, renewal and modification.
Apply on FoSCoS ↗Eligibility & Fee Information
Check the applicable eligibility criteria and fee structure through the official FoSCoS system.
Check Eligibility ↗FSSAI Notifications
View current food laws, regulations, notifications and amendments.
View Notifications ↗Start Your FSSAI Application
Get assistance with FSSAI Registration, State License, Central License, renewal, modification and related food-business compliance requirements.
Disclaimer: Aira Consultancy Services is an independent consultancy and is not the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI registration/licensing is subject to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, applicable Rules, Regulations, notifications and requirements of the competent authority. Government fees, eligibility criteria, forms and procedures may change. Always verify current requirements on the official FSSAI/FoSCoS website before filing.