Basic registration, State or Central licence for food businesses, and renewals.
FoSCoSFSSAI
Overview
Typical time7–60 days depending on category
Documents6 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert
Basic registration, State or Central licence for food businesses, and renewals.
What's included
Choice of basic registration, state licence or central licence by turnover and activity
Application on FoSCoS
Food safety management plan
Annual return and renewal reminders
Information we need
You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.
Entity KYC
Type of entity *
Legal name (or proposed name) *
Trade / brand name optional
PAN of the entity optional
GSTIN optional
CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
Date of incorporation / birth optional
Registered / business address optional
City optional
State *
PIN code optional
Email *
Mobile *
Authorised person
Full name (as on PAN) *
Mobile number *
Designation optional
Email optional
PAN optional
DIN / DPIN optional
For FSSAI licence and registration
Food business type *Manufacturer · Trader / Distributor · Restaurant / Caterer · Retailer · Storage / Warehouse
Expected annual turnover (₹) optional
Production capacity (kg or litres per day) optional
Food products / categories optional
Documents usually needed
Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.
Photo ID and photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors
Proof of possession of premises (rent agreement or ownership)
List of food products and categories
Layout plan and list of equipment (for licences)
Water test report (for manufacturers)
Incorporation documents for companies and firms
As per law
Law and sections
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 – section 31
Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011
Who must comply
Basic registration: turnover up to ₹12 lakh
State licence: above ₹12 lakh up to ₹20 crore (with some capacity limits)
Central licence: above ₹20 crore, importers, exporters and some categories
Time limits
Licence or registration before starting the food business; valid for 1 to 5 years
Annual return (Form D-1) where required, by 31 May
If it is missed
Running a food business without licence: imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 lakh (section 63)
Late renewal and late annual return attract fees per day
General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.
How it works
Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
