Nithya Gokul Associates
Corporate & Tax Registrations

FSSAI Registration

Food Safety License and Registration for manufacturers, distributors, hotels, and cloud kitchens.

Details

Overview & Guidelines

FSSAI registration or license is a mandatory legal compliance for all food business operators in India. It guarantees the hygiene and safety of food products, building customer confidence and protecting your business from heavy penalties.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Basic Registration: For petty food businesses with annual turnover under Rs. 12 Lakhs
  • State License: For manufacturers and processors with annual turnover between Rs. 12 Lakhs and Rs. 20 Crores
  • Central License: For importers, large-scale manufacturers, or multi-state operators with turnover exceeding Rs. 20 Crores

Registration Benefits

  • Legal permit to sell and manufacture food items in India
  • Builds customer trust and allows use of the FSSAI logo on packaging
  • Enables onboarding onto e-commerce portals like Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon
  • Facilitates easy business expansion and exports
Process

Filing & Certification Steps

The typical process flow our practitioners coordinate on government portals.

1

Selection of the right FSSAI category based on expected business capacity and turnover.

2

Preparation of details and documentation (FSMS plan, layout blueprints).

3

Filing the application online on the FoSCoS portal.

4

Responding to any clarifications or inspections requested by the food safety officer.

5

Issuance of the FSSAI certificate with the unique 14-digit registration number.

Documents Checklist

Ensure you submit digital copies of these KYC documents and office proofs. Our registration specialists will prepare files and submit them to the registry.

Photo ID and Address proof of the Proprietor/Partners/Directors
Proof of possession of premises (Rent agreement, NOC, or Sale deed)
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan (for licenses)
List of food categories to be manufactured or handled
FAQs

Filing Concerns Answered

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