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FSSAI Central License - An Overview

FSSAI is a leading government agency that works for the well-being of the masses by implementing relevant food safety norms. Its ultimate objective is to formulate various guidelines and norms to incentivise food safety awareness in India. Also, this institution keeps a constant tap on entities involved in the supply chain of food, right from production to selling. Consumer awareness is something that FSSAI takes very seriously. And that is why it often rolls out various initiatives and keeps the masses informed about substandard and low-quality foods. FSSAI formulates food safety norms and various other guidelines in view of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.

FSSAI Central License is obtained by an FBO (Food Business Operator) with a turnover of more than INR 50 Crores or is involved in exporting and importing food products in India. Let our FSSAI consultants at Corpbiz ease your food licensing journey.

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Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI License in India

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, eligibility criteria to apply for an FSSAI license include the following:

Checklist for applicants to apply for FSSAI license:

  • Annual Turnover: State License – INR 1.5 crore to INR 50 crores, Central License – Above INR 50 crores.
  • Production Capacity: State License – Up to 2MT/day (food), 50,000 litres/day (dairy), Central License – Over 2MT/day (food), 50,000 litres/day (dairy)
  • Business Type: State License – Single state operations, Central License – E-commerce, import-export, multi-state operations
  • Area of Operation: State License – Within a single state, Central License – For multiple states
  • Storage Capacity: State License – Up to 50,000 metric tons, Central License – Above 50,000 metric tons.

Fundamental Duties and Functions performed by FSSAI

  • Formulating Guidelines and Norms for food safety and hygiene
  • Launching initiatives nationwide to create food safety awareness among the masses
  • Granting mandatory food license and registration to food business operators
  • Facilitating recommendations to GOI in outlining new policies
  • Rolling out directions and guidelines in view of the FSS Act, 2006 for the entities operating in the food sector
  • Taking legal actions against food businesses allegedly involved in illicit practices such as food adulteration.

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Businesses that Require Mandatory FSSAI License

The following types of businesses mentioned below mandatorily require the Registration of FSSAI License:

  • Restaurants
  • E-Commerce Businesses such as Online Home Kitchen
  • A business that sells Essential Food Products
  • Food Business Operators of the Indian Railways
  • Food Businesses that sell Coffee or Coffee-Based Products
  • Manufacturers of Powdered Tea
  • Food Vending Machines
  • Food Businesses that sell Herbalife-Based Products
  • Food Business Operators that Import or Export Food Products
  • Food Business Operators of the Indian Airports
  • Food Marketing Companies
  • Businesses that Export Cashews
  • Amazon Warehouses
  • Hotels
  • Supermarkets
  • E-Commerce Businesses that sell prepared food online such as Zomato, Swiggy, Uber Eats, etc.
  • E-Commerce Businesses that sell food products online
  • Online Businesses that sell packaged commodities, such as Flipkart, Amazon, etc.
  • Catering Businesses
  • Event Management Businesses
  • Colleges and other institutions that have a canteen
  • Business involved in retail, export, or import of Fisheries
  • Agricultural Products
  • Manufactures of Packaged Products
  • Manufacturers of various types of Oil
  • Food Outlets
  • Hospitals
  • Manufactures of Packaged Drinking Water
  • Businesses involved in the retail, export, or import of Dairy Products
  • Manufactures of Chocolate and Chocolate-Based Products
  • Food Transporters
  • Re-Packagers
  • Milk Chilling Units
  • All types of Food Business Operators
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Benefits of getting an FSSAI Central License

Followings are the advantages of obtaining a FSSAI Central License:

Worldwide Identity

The FSSAI License helps to establish a reputation all over the world. It creates the brand name of the business at a global level.

Business Expansion

With FSSAI Central License, extending the food business to any new location and opening new outlets is easy. It even makes it easier to get a loan or other funding for the development of a business.

Legal Advantage

FSSAI License gives a sense of security and legal right to all those who are involved in the food business. It also acts as evidence that the quality of food and the food has not been compromised to safety standards.

Consumer Awareness

Consumers are more alert about the quality of their food nowadays. So, the food with FSSAI License gives the businesses an advantage in a rapidly increasing consumer base.

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Essential Criteria for obtaining FSSAI Central License

FSSAI Central License is legal consent granted by FSSAI to the food businesses which have

  • Annual turnover more than INR 50 crores or
  • Various units running in multiple states or
  • Monthly or annual production more significant than the prescribed threshold limit
  • Must have an annual turnover of more than Rs. 50 Crores who wants to start a business of import/export of food items and a business for selling food items on their own e-commerce website.

Special Conditions for applying to get FSSAI Central License are as follows:

  • Establishing Business of Nutraceutical and Health Supplement.
  • Transporting Business with more than 100 vehicles.
  • Running hotel with 5-star or 7-stars.

Apart from these essential criteria, FSSAI Central License also encompasses the following:

  • Dairy facilities produce milk solid with an annual production of 50000 litres or 2500 megaton
  • Processing facilities producing vegetable oil with a daily production volume of 2 MT
  • Slaughter facility with a daily capacity of:
  • 50 large animals.
  • 150 small animals.
  • 1000 poultry birds.
  • Meat processing facility has a daily production capacity of 50 KG or 150 megatons
  • Food processing facility has a daily production of 2 megaton
  • Food business shipping food articles abroad
  • Facilities having a refrigerator facility or cold storage having a storage capacity of 1000 megatons or more
  • Wholesalers
  • Retailers & distributors of food articles
  • A business dealing with catering service or food marketing
  • Restaurants and eating houses
  • Food catering services operating in government-based agencies
  • Food catering services in establishments working under the aegis of government include seaports, airports, etc.

What are the Documents Required to Secure FSSAI Central License?

Following is the listicle of fundamental Documents required to be submitted at the time of application filing for the FSSAI Central License:

  • Form B (duly filled and signed by the applicant)
  • Floor plan of the production or processing facility, reflecting critical areas with accurate measurements
  • In case the applicant is seeking registration for a company, a complete list of key management personnel such as name and residential proof
  • Copy of MOA, AOA & COI is necessary (if the license seeker is a private limited company, OPC, and Public limited company)
  • A complete list of partners reflecting their name, contact detail, address, etc., along with a partnership deed copy (In case the license seeker is a partnership firm)
  • List of serving members in a co-operative society (In case the license seeker is a co-operative society)
  • Copy of a trust deed as well as the record of trustees ( if case the license seeker is a registered trust)
  • Utility bills (electricity bill, rent agreement, registry) of the business place for address proof
  • Food Safety Management Plan (FSMS) or identical protocol in place
  • Name & the list of machines present at the plant
  • List of active raw material suppliers
  • The concerned local authorities accorded no objection certificate
  • Tourism certificate accorded by the ministry of tourism (if the license seeker is a hotel owner)
  • IEC certificate accorded by DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) (if the license seeker intended to ship food articles abroad)
  • Import Export Code: (In case of Import export).
  • Declaration for confirming turnover over INR 50 crores.

Import Export Code: (In case of Import export).

Declaration: In case of turnover more than Rs. 20 crores.

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Procedure to Obtain FSSAI Central License

Step-by-Step processes for Securing Central FSSAI License are as follows:

Application Filing Via Form B

First, the license seeker is required to file Form B with the licensing Authority. While doing so, the applicant has to keep basic turnover criteria in mind.

Applicant Scrutiny by FSSAI Officials

Once submitted, the Application accompanied by requested Documents will be sent to the concerned officials for in-depth scrutiny.

On-Site Inspection by FSSAI's Official of The Business Place

In this step, the FSSAI will send the designated officials to the business place to determine the level of compliance recommended by FSSAI.

Any non-conformity in this regard could increase the chances of application cancellation.

Approval of Application and Grant of The Application

Once the licensing Authority approves the Application, the certificate will find its way to the license seeker in a few days. After getting the certification, the business owner can commence their business operation at full throttle.

Note: Displaying the Certificate at The Business Place Is Another Legal Mandate for The License Holder.

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What is the Validity of the FSSAI Central License?

Under the new law and system, any licenses issued post April 1, 2026- don't need to renew the license because it has a perpetual validity, meaning no expiry date. Your FSSAI central license will remain valid until cancelled by the authority or surrendered by you.

So, the renewal process is removed by a continuing license fee- you can pay for any number of years at any time- no more deadlines. Some key points include:

  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Id Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.
  • PAN Card
  • Address proof by submitting telephone bills, electricity bills, etc.
  • Copy of the Land Deed or Agreement for proof of ownership
  • In case the premises are rented, the applicant must submit the rental agreement copy and the No Objection Certificate from the Landlord.
  • Your license will be shifted to continuous validity if it was issued before April 1.
  • Migrated via the FoSCoS system to align you with new category changes.
  • If you move from the state to a central license, then pay the difference as a fee.

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At Corpbiz, we have 10+ years of food compliance in more than 25 states in India, covering over 10,000 pin codes. Get comprehensive solutions, starting from application to coordination with the authorities- complete legal and regulatory support. Key reasons to trust Corpbiz for the FSSAI central license are:

  • 200+ Local Consultants
  • 8000+ FSSAI Central Licenses Issued
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  • Query Resolution Within 24 Hours
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  • End-to-End Assistance- From Consultation to FSSAI Advisory

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Popular Queries About FSSAI Central License

Have a look at the answers to the most asked questions about the FSSAI Central License.

First, you need to file Form B, available on the FSSAI's official portal. During filing, you need to upload some key necessary papers, including the firm registration, the floor plan, and the members.

As per the latest changes, businesses with a turnover of over INR 50 crore are required to get a central license. The threshold has moved from the previous INR 20 crore. For example, if you're a business with INR 30 crore, then you will have to move down to a state license when the authority starts the migration through their system.

The process is very simple- just follow the steps: Log in to the FoSCoS with your credentials. Followed by clicking on the modification & modification in license/registration. Update your details and pay the fees. Submit the application and wait for the review by the authority. Take our word and let us handle the hassle- so you can focus on the core business operations.

The current fee is capped at INR 7,500 for one year, so according to the new rules, if you're obtaining the permit after April 1, then you can pay for just one year, five years (INR 37,500), or 10 years (75,000) as per your own preference.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will grant you the central food license if you're operating as a large manufacturer, exporter, importer, e-commerce, or running a business in a seaport or airport.

FSSAI Registration, FSSAI State license, FSSAI Central license.

The average time is around 30 days for most businesses, but the timeline may move if the authority demands additional paperwork or conducts extensive inspections of your site. Do you want to remove the hurdles standing in the way of your dream food business? If yes, then join hands with Corpbiz and forget about the boring paperwork forever.

If you received your license on or after April 1, 2026, then your license is valid on a perpetual basis, meaning it doesn't have any renewal dates or deadlines. The permit will remain active unless it's cancelled by the authority or surrendered by you.

Depending on how you want it, you can go for one, 5, 10, or any number of years as per your convenience. The fees can be paid at any time of the year- since there's no renewal, there's no deadline.

No. There are no upfront fees for migration or transition. However, you may have to pay the difference, given that the central permit cost is higher than the state one. For example, if you were to migrate from a central permit to a state, but already paid the license fees, now in this case, you won't receive any refund, and the amount will be adjusted for future payments.

No, your license ID won't change just because you transition from a state license to a central permit due to a change in the thresholds.

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Written by Neha Dawra. Last updated on May 30 2026, 04:22 AM

Neha Dawra has 4+ years of experience in legal research and intellectual property advisory. Her expertise lies in analyzing IP laws, drafting structured legal content, and simplifying complex registration procedures into clear, simple insights.

 

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