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Commercial Food License State (₹12L–₹20Cr) • Central (>₹20Cr / Multi-State / Export)

FSSAI State & Central Food License Services

Operating a restaurant, food factory, manufacturing unit, or importing food? Obtain your FSSAI State License (₹12L to ₹20Cr) or FSSAI Central License (>₹20Cr / Export-Import) on FoSCoS.

  • FSSAI State License for turnover between ₹12 Lakh and ₹20 Crore
  • FSSAI Central License for turnover > ₹20 Crore, multi-state chains, and export/import
  • Preparation of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan and blueprints
  • Form B filing and direct representation with state Food Safety Commissioners
State & Central
Both Tiers
FoSCoS
Govt Portal
FSMS Plan
Compliant Drafting
Overview Eligibility Documents Process Cost & Fees Benefits FAQs

Service Overview

While small vendors require basic registration, commercial food enterprises require a comprehensive FSSAI License under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011. Licenses are divided into State License (issued by State Food Safety Authorities) and Central License (issued by FSSAI Central HQ).

Obtaining an FSSAI License involves preparing technical layouts, equipment specifications, water test reports from NABL labs, recalled product protocols, and an FSMS plan. Our food regulatory team drafts all documentation, ensuring rapid clearance without repeated departmental queries.

Timeline
State & Central
Compliance
FoSCoS
Handled By
FSMS Plan

State License vs Central License Criteria

Capacity and turnover thresholds under FSSAI rules:

State License: Annual turnover between ₹12 Lakh and ₹20 Crore
State License: Restaurants, hotels (3-4 star), food manufacturers up to 2 MT/day, caterers
Central License: Annual turnover exceeding ₹20 Crore
Central License: 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU), importers, and multi-state operations (head office)
Central License: 5-star hotels, proprietary food manufacturers, and air/seaport caterers

Who Should - and Shouldn't - Choose This?

Good fit
Restaurants, cloud kitchens crossing ₹12L, food processing plants, beverage brands, and food importers.
Not a fit
Micro vendors with turnover below ₹12 Lakh (apply for FSSAI Basic Registration).

Required Documents

Keep these documents ready to ensure rapid, zero-query processing:

Layout plan of the processing unit showing dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
List of Directors/Partners with full address, photo, and identity proofs
Name and list of machinery and equipment with capacity and horsepower installed
Water testing chemical & bacteriological analysis report from a recognized/NABL accredited lab
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan and medical fitness certificates of food handlers
Import Export Code (IEC) certificate (mandatory for Central import/export license)
All documents are stored with bank-grade 256-bit encryption and reviewed directly by certified legal experts.

Step-by-Step Process

Here is how our legal team manages the process end to end:

1

Tier & Category Determination

Audit turnover, daily manufacturing capacity, and supply chain to determine State vs Central.

2

Technical Document Drafting

Prepare plant blueprint, list of machinery, recall plan, and comprehensive FSMS manual.

3

FoSCoS Form B Filing

Submit online application Form B on the FoSCoS portal with statutory government fees.

4

Departmental Scrutiny & Inspection

Coordinate with the Designated Officer (DO) during physical or virtual premises inspection.

5

License Grant & Certificate Dispatch

Resolve any inspection queries and deliver your official FSSAI License certificate.

Cost & Fee Breakdown

Transparent pricing with zero hidden surcharges or surprise invoices:

Service Component Pricing Range Remarks / Scope
FSSAI State License Application ₹2,499 Professional fee (excludes state govt fees ₹2,000 - ₹5,000/yr)
FSSAI Central License Application ₹4,999 Professional fee (excludes central govt fee ₹7,500/yr)
FSMS Plan & Technical Drafting Package ₹1,999 Customized Food Safety Management System plan

Key Benefits & Advantages

Why businesses rely on LegalDev India for FSSAI State & Central License:

Legally manufacture, package, distribute, and sell food across regional and national markets

Mandatory requirement for supplying major modern retail chains (DMart, Reliance, Blinkit)

Full export and import clearance rights for cross-border food trade

Eliminate risk of factory shutdown, seizure of stock, and heavy statutory fines

End-to-end guidance by qualified food technology and regulatory compliance advocates

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Find clear answers from our legal advisory team:

State License applies to food businesses with turnover between ₹12 Lakh and ₹20 Crore operating within a single state. Central License applies to turnover over ₹20 Crore, multi-state operators, importers, and exporters.

A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan is a documented framework covering hygiene standards, hazard analysis, critical control points (HACCP), and corrective procedures.

Yes. A chemical and bacteriological water test report from an NABL-accredited laboratory confirming potable water quality is mandatory for all manufacturing and restaurant units.

The government fee ranges between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 per year depending on the specific kind of business and manufacturing capacity.

Yes. Large food companies typically hold a Central License for their Head Office to manage overall brand/import rights, plus individual State Licenses for each manufacturing factory.

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