FSSAI Registration & License Online
FSSAI registration or license is mandatory for anyone manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing or selling food in India — from home-based tiffin services and cloud kitchens to restaurants and packaged food brands. The exact category (basic, state or central) depends on your turnover and scale of operations.
- Right license for your scale
- Valid for 1 to 5 years
- Fast 6-7 day turnaround
- From anywhere, at a single click
Why this matters for your business
Legally required to sell food
Operating a food business without valid FSSAI registration is a punishable offence.
Builds customer trust
The FSSAI logo on your packaging or storefront reassures customers about food safety standards.
Required by marketplaces & aggregators
Food delivery platforms and retail chains require a valid FSSAI license before onboarding you.
What you get with this service
- Right license for your scale. We help you determine whether you need Basic Registration, a State License, or a Central License.
- Valid for 1 to 5 years. Choose a validity period that matches your business plan, reducing renewal frequency.
- Fast 6-7 day turnaround. Issued promptly so you can launch or continue operations without delay.
- From anywhere, at a single click. Entirely online through the FSSAI FoSCoS portal.
- Renewal reminders included. We can track your license validity and assist with timely renewal.
Who is eligible
- Basic Registration: annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh (petty food businesses, home kitchens, small vendors).
- State License: annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore (most restaurants, manufacturers, distributors).
- Central License: annual turnover above ₹20 crore, or import/export of food products, or operations across multiple states.
- Applicable to manufacturers, processors, packers, transporters, distributors, retailers and importers of food.
Documents you'll need
How the process works
Category determination
We assess your turnover and business type to confirm Basic, State or Central license needs.
Document collection
Share your identity, address and business activity documents.
FoSCoS application filing
We submit your application on the FSSAI's FoSCoS portal.
License/registration issued
Your FSSAI certificate is issued and emailed, with the original to follow by post if applicable.
Every application is reviewed by a dedicated expert before filing — trusted by 10,000+ businesses across India since 2021.
Frequently asked questions
It depends mainly on your annual turnover and whether you operate in one state or multiple — we'll confirm the right category for you free of cost.
Yes, even small home kitchens and tiffin services need at least Basic FSSAI Registration.
You can choose a validity period between 1 and 5 years at the time of application.
You must renew before expiry; operating with an expired license is treated the same as operating without one.
Typically 6 to 7 days from application submission to certificate issuance.
Related registrations founders usually pair with this.
Ready to get your fssai registration started?
Send us one WhatsApp message with what you need. A dedicated expert replies — usually within the hour.