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FSSAI License: Types and Registration

Understanding FSSAI food license types, registration process, validity, and annual return filing for food businesses.

GetYourCA Team
1 April 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

FSSAI License: Types and Registration

What is FSSAI?#

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India license.

Types of FSSAI#

Basic Registration#

  • Turnover up to ₹12 lakh
  • Small food businesses

State License#

  • Turnover ₹12 lakh - ₹20 crore
  • Manufacturing, trading

Central License#

  • Turnover above ₹20 crore
  • Importers, large manufacturers

How to Apply#

  1. Visit FSSAI portal
  2. Select application type
  3. Fill form
  4. Upload documents
  5. Pay fees
  6. Get registration

Documents Required#

  • Address proof
  • Food safety plan
  • List of products
  • Analysis reports
  • Personnel details

Validity#

  • 1-5 years (as per license)
  • Renewal before expiry

Annual Returns#

  • File by 31st May
  • For licensed businesses

Conclusion#

FSSAI license is mandatory for food businesses.

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