FSSAI Food License Assistance in Just 7-15 Days - Starting @ ₹1,499 Only
100% Online Process. FSSAI Compliant. Expert Support.
Legal Compliance
Avoid fines up to ₹5 lakhs and business shutdown for operating unlicensed.
Consumer Trust
Display your FSSAI number on packaging, menu, and signage to build credibility.
All FBO Types
Covers manufacturers, restaurants, cloud kitchens, importers, and e-commerce.
Fast Processing
Basic registration in 7 days; State/Central licenses in 30–45 days.
ComplianceBharo professional fee for end-to-end assistance. Government fees (FSSAI registration fee of ₹100/year for Basic Registration) are charged separately at actuals.
*Listed amount is ComplianceBharo's professional charge for end-to-end assistance. Government/statutory fees are charged separately at actuals.
What Is FSSAI Registration/License
FSSAI Registration/License is the mandatory authorisation that every Food Business Operator (FBO) in India must secure from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India before they can manufacture, store, transport, distribute, or sell any food product. FSSAI functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and was constituted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. In practice, this authorisation is what tells the government — and your customers — that a named individual or entity is accountable for the food changing hands, and that the operation has been checked against baseline safety norms before it is allowed to run.
Legal Basis
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 consolidates what used to be a scattered set of food-related laws into a single framework, giving FSSAI the authority to set science-based standards for food articles and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import. Beyond safety limits for contaminants and additives, the Act and its associated regulations also govern packaging norms and how a product must be labelled — net quantity, ingredients, allergen declarations, and manufacturing/expiry details among them. Trading without a valid FSSAI registration or license is not a mere formality lapse; it is treated as a punishable offense, and the penalties for doing so can run up to ₹5 lakh, with imprisonment on the table in more serious cases.
Why It Matters
There are two reasons an FBO cannot treat this as optional. The first is legal necessity — the requirement to hold FSSAI registration or license applies uniformly to every food business regardless of its size, so a home baker taking orders on WhatsApp is under the same underlying obligation as a large-scale food manufacturer, even though the specific tier they need differs. The second is the commercial value of the FSSAI number itself: once displayed on packaging, a menu card, or premises signage, it acts as a visible signal to customers that the business has been through FSSAI's compliance checks, which in a food business — where trust is earned meal by meal — is not a small thing.
Types of FSSAI Registration/License
Which of the three tiers applies to a given business is determined primarily by annual turnover, along with a few category-specific exceptions. The table below summarises how they compare.
| Type | Applicable To | Regulator | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh — petty food manufacturers, home-based food businesses, small retailers, and other small-scale FBOs | State FSSAI Authority | 1–5 years (renewable) | 7–10 working days |
| State License | Annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore — medium-sized manufacturers, restaurants, and transporters operating within a single state | State FSSAI Authority | 1–5 years (renewable) | 30–45 working days |
| Central License | Annual turnover above ₹20 crore, and specific categories such as importers, exporters, large-scale manufacturers, and businesses operating across multiple states | Central FSSAI Authority | 1–5 years (renewable) | 30–60 working days |
Who Needs It
FSSAI registration or license is not limited to large food companies — it covers virtually every point where food changes hands commercially. Common categories include:
Consequences of Non-Compliance
The Act builds in a graded penalty structure rather than a single flat fine, and it scales with how serious the lapse is:
Common Questions
Any individual or entity involved in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products in India must obtain FSSAI registration or license.
Registration is for petty food businesses with turnover < ₹12 lakhs. State License is for medium businesses (₹12 lakhs - ₹20 crores). Central License is for large businesses (> ₹20 crores) or multi-state operations.
Yes. Home bakers, tiffin services, and cloud kitchens must obtain at least an FSSAI Basic Registration.
Valid for 1 to 5 years. Renewal must be applied for at least 30 days before expiry.
Operating without FSSAI registration can attract a fine of up to ₹5 lakhs and imprisonment of up to 6 months.