FSSAI License — Food Safety Compliance for Restaurants & Food Businesses
FSSAI License mandatory hai sab food businesses ke liye — restaurant, cafe, cloud kitchen, food truck, packaged food manufacturer. Basic/State/Central — 3 categories.
Overview
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, food safety regulation karta hai. FSSAI License/Registration mandatory hai every Food Business Operator (FBO) ke liye — manufacturer, processor, transporter, distributor, retailer, restaurant, hawker. License category turnover aur business scale ke basis pe decide hoti hai: Basic Registration (smallest), State License (mid), Central License (largest + inter-state).
Key Details
| Category | Detail | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Turnover ≤ ₹12 lakh/year | Smallest FBOs |
| State License | ₹12 lakh - ₹20 crore turnover | Most restaurants, mid-businesses |
| Central License | Turnover > ₹20 crore OR inter-state OR specific categories | Largest businesses |
| Validity | 1 to 5 years (renewable) | FBO choice |
Note: Indicative figures from publicly available sources. Subject to revisions and lender/regulator discretion.
Eligibility
- Any food business operator (FBO) — manufacturer, processor, distributor, retailer, restaurant, cafe, cloud kitchen, food truck, caterer
- Hawkers / petty food businesses also require Basic Registration
- Online food businesses (food delivery app partners) — mandatory
- Food import/export — Central License required
- Multi-state operations — Central License or multiple State Licenses
- PAN India e-commerce food selling — Central License
Required Documents
- Identity proof: PAN + Aadhaar of FBO
- Address proof of business premises
- Business constitution: proprietorship/partnership/Pvt Ltd certificate
- Food category list
- List of equipment + production unit details
- Water testing report (for manufacturing)
- Form IX (declaration of food safety management plan)
- NOC from local municipality / panchayat
- Photographs of premises
- Specific category certificates (organic, dairy, meat, etc.)
Specific documentation may vary. Verify with implementing authority/lender.
Application/Application Process
- FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) pe registration karo
- Category select karo: Basic / State / Central based on turnover + activity
- Online application form bharo with documents upload
- Fee payment online (Basic ₹100/year, State ₹2,000-7,500/year, Central ₹7,500/year)
- FSSAI officer inspection (for State/Central licenses)
- License approval + 14-digit FSSAI number issuance
- Display FSSAI number prominently in restaurant + on packaging
Key Benefits
- Legal compliance — penalty avoidance (FSS Act 2006)
- Consumer trust enhancement
- Online food platform onboarding (food delivery apps, etc.)
- Government tender + institutional supply eligibility
- Bank loan eligibility (some banks mandate FSSAI for F&B loans)
- Export business possible (Central License needed)
- Brand credibility for packaged products
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FSSAI License kab tak valid hota hai?
FBO choice based — 1, 2, 3, 4, ya 5 years. Longer validity choose karne pe overall fee proportionate hoti hai. Renewal expiry se 30 days pehle minimum karna chahiye.
Basic vs State vs Central — kaunsa lena chahiye?
Turnover-based: Basic (≤₹12 lakh), State (₹12L-₹20Cr), Central (>₹20Cr OR inter-state OR specific categories). Most restaurants State License me aate hain.
Cloud kitchen ke liye FSSAI mandatory hai?
Haan, mandatory hai. Online food delivery platforms (food delivery apps) ne FSSAI mandatory kar diya hai onboarding ke liye. State License typical hota hai cloud kitchens ke liye.
Penalty kya hai FSSAI license ke bina business chalane pe?
Substandard food: ₹5 lakh tak, Misbranded food: ₹3 lakh tak, Misleading ads: ₹10 lakh tak, Food unsafe: ₹1 lakh - ₹10 lakh + imprisonment possible. Total non-compliance heavy fines + business closure.
FSSAI number kahan display karna hota hai?
Restaurant/shop me prominently visible jagah pe (entrance, menu, billing counter). Packaged food pe label/packaging pe mandatory. Online listings me bhi display required.
Multiple outlets ki separate license chahiye?
Har outlet ki separate license required hai (with same FBO). State-wise, location-wise registration. Chain restaurants typically Central License under multiple outlets cover karte hain.