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🍽️ FSSAI License Guide & Calculator

Find out exactly which FSSAI license your food business needs — fees, documents checklist, processing time & step-by-step application guide.

Business Details

₹20 Lakh

Longer validity = less renewal paperwork. Max 5 years.

FSSAI Turnover Thresholds

Basic Registration
Below ₹12 Lakh / year · ₹100/yr
State License ← Your business
₹12 Lakh – ₹20 Crore / year · ₹2,000–₹5,000/yr
Central License
Above ₹20 Crore / year · ₹7,500/yr

⚠️ Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Operating without license: ₹5 Lakh fine + up to 6 months imprisonment
  • Substandard food: Fine up to ₹5 Lakh
  • Unsafe food (causing injury): ₹3 Lakh – ₹10 Lakh
  • Misleading labels / ads: Fine up to ₹10 Lakh
  • Adulteration causing death: Life imprisonment
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State License

Most Common

FSSAI Form B — State Food Safety Authority

Annual Fee
₹2,000–₹5,000 / year
Total Fee (1yr)
₹2,000
Processing Time
30–60 working days
Validity
1 to 5 years (renewable)

📋 Documents Checklist

Restaurant · ₹20 Lakh turnover

Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport)
Address proof (Aadhaar / recent utility bill)
Passport-size photographs of proprietor / partners / directors
Business address proof (electricity bill or registered rent agreement)
List of food products / categories to be handled
NOC from municipality / local body (Eating House License)
Food safety management plan (FSMS documentation)
List of equipment & machinery in kitchen
Water source / water test report (if borewell)
Medical fitness certificate of food handlers
Fire NOC (if seating capacity > 50)

* Document requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify on foscos.fssai.gov.in

🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Guide

1

Go to https://foscos.fssai.gov.in → 'Apply for State License' (Form B)

2

Sign up and fill complete business profile: owner details, partners / directors, address

3

Add all food categories, annual turnover, production capacity

4

Upload all required documents including business address proof and FSMS plan

5

Pay fee online: ₹2,000–₹5,000/year (varies by state) via net banking / UPI

6

Application assigned to State Food Safety Officer (SFSO) for review

7

Physical inspection of premises may be scheduled within 15–30 days

8

Compliance report submitted by inspector; any issues raised must be resolved

9

If compliant, State FSSAI License issued within 30–60 days

10

Download license from FOSCOS (original must be displayed at premises)

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Apply for 5-year validity — same process, 5× less paperwork
  • • Keep all documents in a single folder (PDF) for fast upload
  • • FSSAI license number must appear on all food labels, menus & packaging
  • • Zomato / Swiggy require FSSAI number before onboarding — get it early
  • • Renewal reminder: apply 30 days before expiry to avoid lapse

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