Basic Registration
₹1499 / professional fee
- Eligibility & category check
- Business category selection
- FoSCoS application filing
- Government fee ₹100 per year extra
- Document review before filing
- Certificate download support
Get your FSSAI Registration
If you make, store, transport, sell or import food in India — from a cloud kitchen to a packaged snacks brand — an FSSAI registration or licence is not optional. Selling without one carries real penalties.
Our team works out whether you need a Basic registration, a State licence or a Central licence, picks the right business categories, files on FoSCoS, and follows up until your certificate is issued.
Our team checks the licence category, reviews the documents and guides the FSSAI application from filing through approval.
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What is FSSAI registration & which one do you need?
The essentials in under a minute — so you apply under the right category the first time.
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What FSSAI registration really is
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulates every food business in the country. Depending on your turnover and scale, you either take a Basic registration or a State or Central licence, and you receive a 14-digit FSSAI number that must be displayed on your premises and your packaging.
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Which category applies to you
Basic registration — petty food businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh a year. State licence — turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore, operating within one state. Central licence — turnover above ₹20 crore, importers, exporters, e-commerce and multi-state operators. Cloud kitchens, home bakers and food influencers selling products all need one too.
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How long it takes
A Basic registration is often issued within about 7 to 10 working days. State and Central licences usually take about 30 to 60 days, since the department may seek clarifications or inspect the premises.
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What it costs
The government fee is ₹100 per year for Basic registration, and typically ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year for a State licence and ₹7,500 per year for a Central licence, depending on category. Professional fees at one-startup start from ₹1,499.
Pricing
Simple pricing, zero surprises
No confusing packages — just clear professional fees for expert help. Government fee is charged separately at actuals:
State Licence
₹3499 / professional fee
- Everything in Basic
- State licence application filing
- Layout & equipment list guidance
- Water test report guidance
- Inspection preparation support
- Query and clarification handling
Central Licence
₹7999 / professional fee
- Everything in State
- Central licence application filing
- Multi-location & e-commerce guidance
- Food safety management plan support
- Import-export category mapping
- Dedicated compliance manager
Government fees are payable per year of licence validity and vary by category and duration — ₹100 for Basic registration, and higher slabs for State and Central licences. We tell you the exact total upfront, in writing, before you pay.
Why It Matters
Why getting your FSSAI category right actually matters?
It keeps you legally trading, lets you list on delivery platforms and marketplaces, and protects you from penalties that can dwarf the licence fee itself.
An FSSAI number is a licence to trade in food. Done right, it lets you:
Done wrong — the wrong category, an understated turnover or a missing category of operation — and your licence is suspended or you are forced to reapply. That is exactly why we check the category before filing.
Documents Required
What you'll need to apply
Exact documents depend on your category and scale — we send a custom checklist for your case.
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Identity & address proof
PAN, Aadhaar and a photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors.
Premises proof
Rent agreement or ownership document, plus a utility bill for the food business premises.
Business constitution
Incorporation certificate, partnership deed, GST certificate or Udyam registration, as applicable.
Layout & equipment list
A processing unit plan and list of machinery, required for State and Central licence applications.
Product & category list
The exact food products you handle, which determines your business category and licence type.
Water & safety reports
Water test report from an accredited lab and a food safety management plan, for manufacturing units.
Process
From food business to FSSAI number in 6 steps
From your first message to your licence certificate — smooth, online, and easy to follow.
Free consultation
Tell us what you make or sell, your turnover and where you operate. We confirm whether you need Basic, State or Central.
Category mapping
We map your products to the correct FSSAI business categories — the single most common place applications go wrong.
Document collection & review
Our team collects your KYC, premises proof and product list, and checks everything before filing.
FoSCoS application filing
We file your application on the FoSCoS portal, pay the government fee and share the reference number for tracking.
Query & inspection support
We respond to any clarification the department raises and help you prepare if an inspection is scheduled.
Get your FSSAI certificate
Your 14-digit licence number is issued and the certificate is available for download and display.
After Licensing — Ongoing Compliance
What happens after you get your FSSAI number?
The licence is the start, not the finish. FSSAI compliance is ongoing, and lapses are easy to spot during inspection.
Simple rule: renew before expiry, display the number everywhere, and file returns if your category requires them.
Display the licence
The certificate must be displayed prominently at the premises and the number printed on labels.
Annual return (Form D1)
Manufacturers and importers file an annual return by 31 May each year.
Half-yearly return (D2)
Applicable to milk and milk-product businesses.
Renewal
Licences must be renewed before expiry — applications open 30 to 180 days ahead.
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Simple rule: renew before expiry, display the number everywhere, and file returns if your category requires them.
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Other Food Business Services
Beyond the licence — all your food compliance needs in one place
A food business needs more than a certificate. Our team also helps with:
FSSAI licence renewal and modification
Adding products, categories or new premises
Annual return filing (Form D1 and D2)
Food label review and packaging compliance
Replying to FSSAI notices and improvement notices
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Whatever your question, we'll give you a clear, plain-English answer.
Why one-startup
Built for serious founders, not random form-filling
Choosing Basic when you needed State, or missing a product category, is the most common and most expensive FSSAI mistake. We check that before anything is filed.
Expert reviewed
Your documents are checked by a professional before filing, to reduce avoidable rejection risk. Not a form-filling bot.
Transparent pricing
The quote is the final cost. No surprises after you pay.
One point of contact
One named person from first message to final certificate.
PAN-India
Wherever your business is, we file for it.
Post-registration support
We also help with returns, filings, renewals, notices and ongoing compliance.
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FSSAI Registration in 2026
What's changed in 2026 — and why it's easier to get wrong
FoSCoS has made applications faster, but enforcement on labelling, e-commerce and renewals has tightened sharply.
Get it reviewedEverything runs through FoSCoS
The unified FoSCoS portal now handles registration, licensing, modification and renewal in one place.
E-commerce sellers are squarely covered
Food businesses selling through online platforms generally need a Central licence, regardless of how small the operation looks.
Labelling rules are enforced harder
The FSSAI logo, licence number, and mandatory declarations on packaging are checked actively, both offline and on marketplaces.
Renewal windows are strict
Renewal must be applied for before expiry. Late renewal attracts a daily penalty and lapsed licences may require a fresh application.
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FAQs
FSSAI Registration — questions, answered
Clear answers to what founders and small businesses ask before applying.
Still unsure? Ask usIt is the mandatory registration or licence issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that allows a business to make, store, transport, sell or import food. You receive a 14-digit licence number.
Every food business operator — manufacturers, restaurants, cloud kitchens, home bakers, caterers, retailers, wholesalers, transporters, importers, exporters and online food sellers.
Basic registration is for petty food businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh. A State licence covers turnover above ₹12 lakh up to ₹20 crore within one state. A Central licence applies above ₹20 crore, and to importers, exporters, e-commerce and multi-state operators.
No. one-startup is a private professional-services firm. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by FSSAI or any government department. You can apply directly on the FoSCoS portal yourself; we are the paid expert help if you would rather not do it alone.
Basic registration is often issued within about 7 to 10 working days. State and Central licences usually take 30 to 60 days, depending on queries and inspection.
Yes. Home bakers, tiffin services and cloud kitchens all need at least a Basic registration, and more if turnover or channels require it.
Licences can be issued for one to five years. You choose the duration at the time of application, and the government fee scales accordingly.
Operating without a valid licence is an offence and can attract substantial penalties, and in serious cases imprisonment, under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Yes, through a modification application on FoSCoS. New product categories must be added before you start selling them.
Yes. Every major food delivery and e-commerce platform requires a valid FSSAI number before listing, and displays it on your storefront.
Generally yes. Each premises requires its own registration or licence, though a head office may hold a central licence covering the business.
It is the annual return filed by food manufacturers, importers and certain other categories by 31 May each year, reporting quantities handled during the year.
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Share what your food business does and we'll tell you exactly which licence category you fall into, which documents you need, and what it will cost — clearly, and without the jargon.