FSSAI FAQs

The government of India has made FSSAI License compulsory for all the business persons who are dealing in the food category (i.e. Kiryana Store, Dhaba, Stall, Restaurant, Halwayi, Hawker, Hotels, Etc.). So the first thing is that it is compulsory. Below we have mentioned some of the benefits of Food License in India.

1. Quality assurance of food you are getting.
2. Legal Benefits
3. Assist in Business Expansion
4. Create Your Goodwill
5. Create Customer Awareness

There is not difference between the FSSAI/ FOSCOS/ Food License. Food Safety Compliance System (FOSCOS) is the new system which is launched by the FSSAI department to obtain or apply for the FSSAI License in India.

There are 03 types of Food Safety Licenses and they are based on the total annual sales/ turnover of the business. Kindly check them below.

Basic FSSAI Certificate/ License: If annual sales/turnover is less than the 12 Lacs.

State FSSAI Certificate/ License: If annual sales/turnover is between 12 Lakh to 20 Crores.

Central FSSAI Certificate/ License: If annual sales/turnover is more than the 20 Crores.

You can apply for FSSAI License upto a maximum period of 05 years. You need to renew it after 05 years. You can get Food License from 01 to 05 years.

Yes, you can make changes to your Food and Safety Certificate. For making any changes you need to apply for the modification of FSSAI License by paying the fee for one year.

If you want to start the import export business of food then you need to apply only for the Central FSSAI Certificate. You can't opt for the Basic or State license in the case of import-export.

The fee we have mentioned below is our professional fee. We will ask you to pay the government fee after complete your FSSAI Registration Form.

Basic FSSAI License: Rs. 1500/- (Excluding Govt. Fee) (Includes 01 Year Govt. Fee)

State FSSAI License: Rs. 2500/- (Excluding Govt. Fee) (Professional Fee)

Central FSSAI License: Rs. 3000/- (Excluding Govt. Fee) (Professional Fee)