FSSAI License Registration in India
What is an FSSAI License?
- Legal Recognition – Mandatory for all food businesses
- Builds Customer Trust – FSSAI logo assures food safety and hygiene
- Business Expansion – Essential for partnering with aggregators like Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon
Documents Required for FSSAI License
✅ PAN Card of Owner/Business
✅ Aadhaar Card or Address Proof
✅Passport-size Photograph
✅Business Name & Address
✅Nature of Business (Manufacturing, Distributor, Retailer, etc.)
✅Food Category Details
✅Turnover Declaration/Proof
✅ Rent Agreement (if rented premises)
FSSAI License Registration in India
If you’re planning to start any kind of food business in India – whether it’s a restaurant, cloud kitchen, food stall, packaged food company, catering service, or grocery store – you must obtain an FSSAI license. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensures your business follows proper hygiene and safety standards. At Aadesh Kumar & Associates, we make FSSAI registration quick, easy, and 100% compliant.
With over 13+ years of experience, our experts help you apply for and obtain your FSSAI Basic, State, or Central license, depending on your business size and operations.
The FSSAI license is a legal approval issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which allows food businesses to operate while following food safety norms. It’s mandatory for all food-related businesses to ensure consumer safety and prevent food adulteration.
Depending on the scale and type of business, you need one of the following:
FSSAI Basic Registration – For small food businesses (turnover up to ₹12 lakh/year)
FSSAI State License – For medium-scale units (turnover ₹12 lakh – ₹20 crore/year)
FSSAI Central License – For large businesses or those operating in multiple states or involved in import/export
FAQs – FSSAI License Registration
Q. Who needs an FSSAI license?
Every person or business involved in food manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or sale must register with FSSAI.
Q. Is FSSAI license mandatory for home-based food businesses?
Yes, even home kitchens need a basic registration if they sell food.
Q. What is the validity of the FSSAI license?
1 to 5 years, and it must be renewed before expiry.
Q. Can I operate without an FSSAI license?
No. Operating without it is illegal and can attract penalties up to ₹5 lakh and/or imprisonment.
Q. Is FSSAI license transferable?
No, it is non-transferable but can be modified in case of changes.
