Central Licence assistance for eligible large-scale, specified-category and multi-location food businesses.
From ₹13,499 professional fee. GST and applicable government fees are extra.
FoSCoS application support · Documentation · Inspection preparation · Compliance support
An FSSAI Central Licence is the food-safety licence issued under the Food Safety and Standards framework for food businesses that fall within Central Licence eligibility. From 1 April 2026, the general turnover threshold for Central Licence is annual turnover above ₹50 crore. However, turnover is not the only criterion: certain kinds of food business activity can require a Central Licence regardless of turnover.
The correct licence category should therefore be determined from the business's Kind of Business (KoB), activity, production or storage capacity, location structure and turnover—not from turnover alone.
The revised FSSAI turnover framework effective 1 April 2026 is:
The Food Authority also continues to prescribe activity-specific eligibility. Examples can include food importers and certain businesses operating in specified categories, locations or capacities. FoSCoS should be checked for the exact KoB before selecting the licence.
This means a business below ₹50 crore may still need a Central Licence, while a business above ₹50 crore will generally fall into the Central category subject to the applicable activity rules.
Central Licence may be relevant to:
The exact requirement depends on the selected KoB and its current FoSCoS eligibility criteria.
Registration is generally for the smallest eligible food businesses, State Licence covers the intermediate band under the revised 2026 turnover framework, and Central Licence covers the highest general turnover band plus specified Central-licence activities.
| Category | 2026 turnover band |
|---|---|
| Registration | Up to ₹1.5 crore |
| State Licence | Above ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore |
| Central Licence | Above ₹50 crore |
Do not choose a licence only from these turnover bands. Activity-specific criteria can change the applicable category.
Inspection requirements depend on the business category and the authority's process. CorporateWalla can help organize documentation and preparation, but cannot guarantee that an inspection will be waived, passed, or completed within a fixed period.
For manufacturing and processing businesses, preparation may include reviewing the premises layout, equipment, product categories, food-safety documentation, water testing, hygiene controls and records. For other KoBs, the applicable checklist can differ.
The FSSAI April 2026 monthly update lists the Central Licence government fee at ₹7,500 per year, with ₹2,000 shown for Central Licence categories for Railways/Central Government Agencies.
Government fees depend on the applicable category and current official fee schedule. CorporateWalla's professional fee is separate.
The government fee is not the total cost of obtaining the licence.
CorporateWalla's displayed service timeline is 60–90 days. This is an indicative service estimate, not an FSSAI-guaranteed approval period.
Actual processing can depend on document completeness, the selected KoB, inspection requirements, authority queries, premises readiness and other factors outside the consultant's control.
FSSAI's 2026 framework introduced perpetual validity for registrations and licences, subject to suspension, cancellation or surrender. This replaced the previous routine renewal-cycle concept for licences issued under the amended framework.
Perpetual validity does not remove compliance obligations. Food businesses must continue to meet applicable food-safety, hygiene, record-keeping, annual fee, return and other regulatory requirements. Existing certificates issued under the earlier framework may still display an expiry date and should be checked individually on FoSCoS before deciding what action is required. See FSSAI Renewal for legacy-cycle support.
Importers of food products are a key Central Licence category and FoSCoS provides specific documentation and eligibility guidance for importers. Depending on the activity, IEC and other supporting documents may be required.
Export-related licensing requirements should be checked against the specific product, activity and destination requirements. FSSAI licensing is not, by itself, a guarantee that a shipment will clear customs or meet every destination-country requirement.
A multi-location food business should not assume that one Central Licence automatically replaces every premises-level requirement. The correct licensing structure depends on the business model, premises, KoB and applicable FSSAI rules.
CorporateWalla can help map locations, collect premises documents and coordinate the filing workflow where multi-location assistance is included in the selected engagement.
FSSAI Central Licence is the licensing service. It is distinct from:
Depending on the engagement, CorporateWalla may also provide related compliance or accounting support, but these are not automatically included in the Central Licence package.
Share your turnover, food-business activity, product categories and operating locations. CorporateWalla can assess the applicable category and outline the documentation and filing scope before you proceed.
Approval is decided by the competent FSSAI authority. CorporateWalla assists with preparation, filing, query responses and inspection preparation within the agreed scope and does not guarantee approval, inspection outcomes or government processing times.
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Timeline: 60–90 days
Timeline: 60–90 days
Timeline: 60–90 days
Government fee — paid by you at actuals
The FSSAI April 2026 monthly update lists the Central Licence government fee at ₹7,500 per year, with ₹2,000 shown for Central Licence categories for Railways/Central Government Agencies. Government fees depend on the applicable category and current official fee schedule. CorporateWalla's professional fee is separate.
Every price above is a professional fee, excluding GST and government charges. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.
Professional fee only. GST and applicable government fees are extra. Eligibility and scope must be confirmed against the applicable FSSAI category and current FoSCoS criteria before filing. The 60–90 day timeline is an indicative service estimate, not an FSSAI-guaranteed approval period.
Review turnover, activity, KoB, production/storage capacity and premises structure.
Collect only the documents applicable to the selected KoB.
Prepare and submit the relevant Central Licence application, generally through Form B.
FSSAI may review documents, request clarification or require inspection where applicable.
Respond to queries and prepare the premises and records for any inspection required by the authority.
Pay the applicable government licence fee and any other official charges shown through the portal.
Once the authority completes its process and the application meets the requirements, the Central Licence is issued.
Maintain food-safety, hygiene, records, returns, annual fee and other obligations applicable to the business.
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Turnover, KoB, activity, capacity and premises structure are reviewed before the licence category is selected.
Only the documents applicable to the selected KoB are collected and checked.
The Central Licence application is prepared and submitted through FoSCoS.
Authority queries and clarification requests are responded to within the agreed scope.
Documentation and premises preparation support where included in the selected package.
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