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Types of FSSAI License in India: Everything a Food Business Must Know

Any business that handles food in India—whether manufacturing, selling, storing, transporting, or serving—must obtain an FSSAI License. This license ensures that the food being offered is safe, hygienic, and meets quality standards.

FSSAI provides three types of licenses based on the size of the business and annual turnover. Choosing the right one is important for legal compliance and smooth business operations.

This is the entry-level registration meant for small food businesses.

  • Annual turnover up to ₹12 lakhs
  • Home-based food sellers
  • Small tiffin services
  • Street food vendors
  • Small retailers
  • Cottage food units
  • Simple process
  • Minimal paperwork
  • Valid for 1–5 years

This license is required for medium-sized food businesses.

  • Annual turnover between ₹12 lakhs to ₹20 crores
  • Restaurants & cafés
  • Cloud kitchens
  • Medium food manufacturers
  • Distributors & wholesalers
  • Storage units
  • Required for businesses operating within a single state
  • More credibility and trust

As your business grows, upgrading to a State License becomes essential.

This is the highest-level FSSAI license issued to large or national-level food businesses.

  • Annual turnover above ₹20 crores
  • Businesses involved in import/export
  • Companies operating in multiple states
  • Large food manufacturers
  • Big restaurant chains
  • Food processing units
  • Online food sellers (e-commerce brands)
  • Exporters & importers
  • Mandatory for interstate operations
  • Ensures highest compliance standards

This license is essential for brands working on a large scale.

Having the right FSSAI license offers multiple advantages:

✔ Legal permission to run a food business
✔ Builds trust among consumers
✔ Protects the business from penalties
✔ Helps you sell online (Amazon, Swiggy, Zomato, Flipkart)
✔ Improves brand credibility

  • FSSAI Basic Registration
  • FSSAI State License
  • FSSAI Central License
  • Renewal & modification
  • Complete compliance support

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