Food Business Operator Registration & Compliance.
Mandatory certification for food manufacturers, importers, traders & food service operators in India.
FSSAI License is a compulsory approval issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing, transporting, importing, or selling food and food-related products.
Yes — FSSAI License is legally required for all food businesses regardless of size or model. Whether you are a small food seller, manufacturer, importer, cloud kitchen, hotel, online food seller, or packaged food brand — you must obtain an FSSAI registration or license before launching operations.
Failure to comply may result in:
This applies to:
Both offline and online food businesses, including e-commerce sellers, require FSSAI approval.
License Type | Suitable For | Eligibility |
FSSAI Registration (Basic) | Small-scale food businesses | Annual turnover below threshold limit |
FSSAI State License | Medium-size food businesses | Higher state-level operations |
FSSAI Central License | Large enterprises, importers, exporters, MNCs | Nationwide operations or food imports |
A customized document list is provided based on business type and license category.
Once approved, the license number must be printed on packaging, menus, and food processing labels.
