FSSAI: Food License and Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
FSSAI registration is a basic food safety requirement for small food businesses, ensuring compliance with food safety standards in India.
Any food business operator involved in manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing, or selling food products must obtain an FSSAI license.
FSSAI offers three types of licenses – Basic Registration, State License, and Central License – depending on the scale and turnover of the business.
Yes, even small and home-based food businesses need FSSAI registration to legally operate and maintain consumer trust.
Basic documents include identity proof, address proof, passport-sized photographs, and details of the food business.
FSSAI licenses are typically valid for 1 to 5 years, after which they must be renewed.
No, running a food business without an FSSAI license is illegal and can lead to heavy penalties and closure of the business.
You can track the application status online on the official FSSAI website using your application reference number.
FSSAI registration is for small-scale food businesses, while FSSAI licenses (State or Central) are required for medium and large-scale food businesses.
Generally, it takes around 7–60 days to get an FSSAI license, depending on the type of license and approval process.