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Legal Food Business License - Required by Law
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FSSAI license is mandatory if you make or sell food. Whether you run a restaurant, cloud kitchen, bakery, or sweet shop - government requires this license. You can apply through the official FSSAI portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in. Starting 2026, rules changed to help small businesses.
2026 update: Basic license threshold raised to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover. Perpetual validity means no renewal needed - one-time registration. This is huge for small food business owners. No more annual hassle.
Three license types: Basic (free for turnover less than ₹1.5 crore), State (₹2,000-5,000 yearly), Central (₹7,500 yearly). We help you choose right type and get approval in 7-15 days.
Operating without FSSAI license can cost you heavily. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 allows penalties up to ₹5 lakh for running a food business without registration. Food safety officers can shut down your kitchen or shop on the spot. Inspections have increased across India since 2024. If you sell on Swiggy or Zomato, they will delist you without a valid license number.
Basic FSSAI registration now has perpetual validity under 2026 rules. You pay ₹100 once and never renew. State and Central licenses are valid for 1 to 5 years (you pick the duration at the time of application). Renewal must be filed 30 days before expiry. Late renewal attracts a penalty of ₹100 per day of delay.
FSSAI rules apply the same way across India, but inspection frequency and enforcement vary by city. Most state food safety departments run regular inspections, and bigger cities have some of the tightest checks, especially for restaurants and cloud kitchens. Getting your license early keeps you safe everywhere.
₹1,999
Government fee: ₹100 (basic) to ₹7,500 (central)
Fill the form or WhatsApp us
₹1,999
Government fee: ₹100 (basic) to ₹7,500 (central)
Fill the form or WhatsApp us
Owner Identity Proof
Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport
Address Proof
Latest utility bill, rent agreement, or property tax receipt
Business Location Photo
Photos of kitchen, storage, and food preparation areas
Turnover Proof
GST certificate showing annual turnover to choose right license type
Filled FSSAI Form
We fill and provide - you sign it
Based on turnover, we decide Basic, State, or Central license.
1 dayYou provide identity, address proof, photos, and turnover certificate.
2-3 daysWe register you on FSSAI portal and submit application.
2-3 daysFSSAI approves and issues your license number.
7-15 daysBasic license is now perpetual (no renewal). State and central need renewal every 5 years.
7-15 working days
From document submission to license approval. Basic license often faster - 7 days.
We calculate your annual turnover correctly to avoid wrong license type and extra fees.
We know FSSAI requirements well. Quick approvals because paperwork is perfect.
New perpetual validity means no renewal stress. We explain everything clearly.
Got license? We help with food safety compliance and renewal later.
Grandfather's sweet shop never had FSSAI. Quorum registered us under new basic license. ₹100 fee, perpetual validity. No more renewal worries. Simple and cheap.
Jaswant Singh
Sweet Shop, Amritsar
Basic for turnover below ₹1.5 crore (free, perpetual). State for ₹1.5 crore to ₹20 crore (₹2,000-5,000/year). Central for above ₹20 crore (₹7,500/year).
Yes. Home bakeries and cloud kitchens need FSSAI license. Show kitchen photos and get approval.
Yes. Both apps require FSSAI license number. No license, no listing allowed.
Yes, starting 2026. One-time ₹100 fee, lifetime validity. No renewal tension.
Penalty up to ₹5 lakh under the Food Safety Act. Food safety officers can also seal your kitchen or shop immediately. Inspections are frequent across India.
Maybe. Depends on your business type and location. We advise which other licenses needed.
Yes. New owner needs to transfer with government. Takes 2-3 weeks.
Yes, the entire application is filed on the FSSAI portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in). You don't need to visit any office. We handle the online filing and you get the license by email.
Basic registration costs ₹100 one-time. State license is ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year depending on your business type. Central license is ₹7,500 per year. You can pay for up to 5 years at once.
No. FSSAI fees are set by the central government and are the same across India. The fee structure is identical in every state.
Basic license has perpetual validity (no renewal). State and Central licenses must be renewed 30 days before expiry. Late renewal attracts ₹100 per day penalty. We send you reminders well in advance.
No. You pay the same government fee again for the renewal period. Basic license holders don't need renewal at all under 2026 rules. Our service fee for renewal is ₹999.
₹100 per day of delay after the license expires. If you keep operating with an expired license, a food safety officer can fine you up to ₹5 lakh or shut down your business.
Yes. Any place that prepares or serves food or drinks needs FSSAI registration. A basic registration at ₹100 is enough for most small tea stalls and juice shops.
You must display it. FSSAI rules require the 14-digit license number on all food packaging and labels. For restaurants, it should be displayed at the counter or entrance.
A food safety officer checks your kitchen hygiene, storage conditions, license display, and food handling practices. If everything is in order, they issue a clean report. We help you prepare for inspections.
For basic registration, one license covers all locations in the same state. For State and Central license, each manufacturing or processing location needs a separate license. Retail outlets under the same entity can be covered under one license.
Yes. Even home-based food businesses need at least a basic FSSAI registration. It costs just ₹100 and is now valid for life. Many home food sellers across India are already registered.
Basic registration typically takes 7 days. State license takes 10-15 working days. These timelines are similar across India. We track your application daily and follow up if there are delays.
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