Starting a food business in India? Whether you’re opening:
a) Café
b) Cloud kitchen
c) Food truck
d) Packaged food brand
Getting your FSSAI license is not just a legal formality — it’s the backbone of your credibility.
Basic Registration – For businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh.
State License – For businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore (within one state).
Central License – For businesses with turnover above ₹20 crore or operating in multiple states.
👉 Applying for the wrong license can delay approvals by weeks.
Make sure your business is registered (as Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, or Private Limited Company) before you apply.
⚠️ FSSAI won’t approve your license if your business entity isn’t valid.
Maintain clean kitchens and storage areas
Ensure pest control and hygiene standards are in place
Install food-grade equipment
🔍 FSSAI officers may conduct inspections, so your setup must meet safety norms.
Identity & address proof of owner
Business registration proof
Food product details
NOC from local municipality (if required)
❌ Incomplete documents are the #1 reason for application rejection.
If you’re selling packaged food, ensure:
Labels have nutritional info, ingredients, and FSSAI logo
Packaging meets FSSAI standards
🚫 Non-compliance can lead to fines or product bans later.
If you operate multiple outlets, cloud kitchens, or warehouses, each location must be declared in your license application.
📌 Missing a location can attract penalties during audits.
FSSAI licenses need renewal before expiry
Large-scale manufacturers must file annual returns
⚠️ Late renewals can attract heavy fines.