Every food business in India needs FSSAI Basic Registration or an FSSAI licence. From 1 April 2026 the tier follows new turnover limits: Basic Registration up to ₹1.5 crore, a State licence from ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore, and a Central licence above ₹50 crore, and new licences no longer expire. Government fee from ₹100 a year; our fee from ₹2,699.
The process below is the same across India. These are the parts that are set by Pune and its state, and they are the parts that decide where your paperwork goes.
Pick the tier on annual turnover first, then check whether your activity forces a Central licence. The bands below replaced the earlier ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore limits for applications made on or after 1 April 2026.
| Tier | Annual turnover | Form | Annual govt fee | Typical businesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Up to ₹1.5 crore | Form A | ₹100 | Home bakers, tiffin services, small cafes, kiosks, small retailers |
| State licence | Above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore | Form B | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 | Restaurants, cloud kitchens, distributors, mid-sized manufacturers |
| Central licence | Above ₹50 crore, or by activity whatever the turnover | Form B | ₹7,500 | Importers, large manufacturers, airport and seaport food businesses |
Source: FSSAI Order dated 13 March 2026 on revised turnover thresholds, and FSSAI FAQs dated 27 March 2026 (fssai.gov.in). More than 98% of food businesses fall under State monitoring after the change.
| Category | Fee per year |
|---|---|
| Basic Registration | ₹100 |
| State licence: manufacturer or miller, above 1 MT a day (or dairy 10,001 to 50,000 LPD) | ₹5,000 |
| State licence: manufacturer or miller, up to 1 MT a day (or dairy 501 to 10,000 LPD) | ₹3,000 |
| State licence: hotels of 3 star and above | ₹5,000 |
| State licence: restaurants, caterers, canteens, clubs, banquet halls and other food service | ₹2,000 |
| State licence: any other food business | ₹2,000 |
| Central licence | ₹7,500 |
Worked example: a cloud kitchen in Pune with turnover of ₹2 crore falls in the State band. As a food service business its fee is ₹2,000 a year, so paying three years upfront on FoSCoS costs ₹6,000. At ₹1.4 crore the same kitchen would need only Basic Registration at ₹100 a year.
Source: Schedule 3, Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Fees are non-refundable; a duplicate certificate costs 10% of the annual fee. FoSCoS shows the exact fee for your category before payment.
| Stage | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Basic Registration issued | Within 7 days of application |
| Basic Registration where the authority inspects | Inspection within 30 days, then registration |
| State or Central licence issued | Within 60 days of a complete application |
| Reply to a query from the authority | 30 days, or the application is rejected |
| Appeal against a refusal | 15 days from the decision |
Source: FSSAI FAQs on licensing and registration (fssai.gov.in). The 2026 amendment kept existing procedures for applications and modifications.
| Document | Basic | State | Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID and photograph of the proprietor, partner or director | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proof of possession of the premises (rent agreement with owner NOC, or ownership document) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| List of food products or categories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form B signed by the proprietor, partner or director | No | Yes | Yes |
| List of directors or partners with contact details | No | Yes | Yes |
| Food safety management system plan | No | Yes | Yes |
| Layout plan, equipment list and water test report | No | Manufacturers | Manufacturers |
| Import Export Code | No | No | Importers and exporters |
FoSCoS shows the exact list for your kind of business once the category is selected. Importers need an IEC before applying.
Already licensed? The rules on expiry changed in 2026; see FSSAI renewal for what still applies. Food businesses in Maharashtra can see our FSSAI licence page for Mumbai.
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FSSAI charges an annual fee under Schedule 3 of the Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2011: ₹100 a year for Basic Registration, ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 a year for a State licence depending on the category, and ₹7,500 a year for a Central licence. It can be paid for several years at once. Paid by you on FoSCoS at actuals.
Every price above is a professional fee, excluding GST and government charges. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.
Business name, address, type of food, turnover, partners/directors. We fix the tier against the April 2026 limits.
PAN, Aadhaar, photo, business address proof, food safety plan.
CA files Form A (Basic) or Form B (State/Central) on the FoSCoS portal and the annual fee is paid.
Receive the application number. Any query must be answered within 30 days or the application is rejected.
Registration within 7 days (30 if inspected); a licence within 60 days of a complete application.
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