Food License
Done-for-you by Company Mitra's qualified experts — 100% online, transparent pricing, no running around.
- 7–10 working days
- 100% Online
- Qualified Experts
- Secure Payment
What you get
- FSSAI registration certificate or licence
- 14-digit FSSAI number
- FoSCoS application acknowledgement
- Guidance on display of licence number
Documents required
Keep these ready — scanned copies or clear phone photos are fine.
- PAN card (Proprietor) – Mandatory
- Aadhaar card (Proprietor) – Mandatory
- Passport size photograph (Proprietor) – Mandatory
- Proof of business premises (Other) – Mandatory
- List of food products (Other) – Mandatory
- Partnership deed or incorporation certificate (Company) – Optional
- Layout plan of unit (Other) – Optional
- Water test report (Other) – Optional
- NOC from municipality or panchayat (Other) – Optional
- Board resolution or authority letter (Authorised signatory) – Optional
How it works
Basic registration 7–10 working days; State or Central licence up to 30–60 days
- 1Category check
- 2We tell you whether you need registration or a State or Central licence.
- 3Upload documents
- 4Share KYC, premises proof and product details.
- 5Application filing
- 6We file your application on the FoSCoS portal.
- 7Query support
- 8We handle officer queries and inspection if required.
- 9Get certificate
- 10You receive your FSSAI certificate and number.
About Food License
Overview
Every food business operator in India must have an FSSAI registration or licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. This applies to manufacturers, traders, restaurants, cloud kitchens, home-based sellers, transporters and e-commerce sellers.
The type depends on turnover and activity:
- Basic registration for turnover up to ₹12 lakh
- State licence for turnover above ₹12 lakh up to ₹20 crore
- Central licence for larger businesses, importers and specified activities
Applications are filed online on the FoSCoS portal. Choosing the wrong category is the most common reason for rejection, so we start with a quick category check.
Company Mitra prepares your application, files it, handles queries and coordinates inspection where required. The sale price shown is for basic registration; State and Central licences are quoted based on activity. Government fees are payable separately as per category and tenure. The licence number must be displayed on premises and printed on food labels.
Who needs it
- Food manufacturers, processors and packers
- Restaurants, cloud kitchens, caterers and sweet shops
- Food traders, distributors, retailers and e-commerce sellers
- Importers and exporters of food products
- Home-based food businesses
What's included
Included:
- Selection of correct category: basic registration, State or Central licence
- Preparation of application on the FoSCoS portal
- Food safety management plan and declarations
- Filing and fee payment assistance
- Follow-up on queries and inspection coordination
- Sale price is for basic registration; licence price on quote
Not included:
- Government fee as per category and tenure
- Water testing or lab reports
- Food safety training (FoSTaC) fees
- Annual return filing
Ready to get started?
Place your order in 2 minutes — our expert takes it from there.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs only basic registration?
Petty food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh generally need basic registration.
When is a State licence needed?
Food businesses with turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore usually need a State licence, subject to activity-wise criteria.
When is a Central licence needed?
Large businesses above ₹20 crore, importers, and certain specified activities need a Central licence.
What is the validity?
Registration or licence can be taken for 1 to 5 years and must be renewed before expiry.
Is an annual return required?
Manufacturers and importers holding a licence must file the annual return in Form D-1 by 31 May.
Compliances after this
- Display the FSSAI certificate at the premises
- Print the FSSAI number on labels and invoices
- File annual return Form D-1 by 31 May where applicable
- Renew before expiry to avoid late fee
Penalty for delay / non-compliance
Carrying on a food business without registration or licence is punishable under Section 63 of the FSS Act, 2006 with imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 lakh. Late renewal attracts a late fee as per FSSAI rules.
