FSSAI Registration & Food Licence in India
End-to-end FSSAI consulting for restaurants, cloud kitchens, manufacturers, traders and home food businesses anywhere in India — the right tier, correct documents and clean FoSCoS filing.
Who needs an FSSAI registration or food licence in India
If you manufacture, store, transport, sell or serve food anywhere in India, FSSAI registration and food licence is not optional — it is a legal requirement under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Every Food Business Operator (FBO), from a single home baker to a multi-state manufacturer, must hold either a Basic Registration or a Licence issued through the FoSCoS portal before commencing operations. Aidwish helps food businesses across India identify the correct tier, prepare the right paperwork and file cleanly the first time.
The system is built in three tiers based on your annual turnover, scale and activity. Petty FBOs with turnover up to ₹12 lakh apply for a Basic Registration. Medium businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore need a State Licence. Large operators above ₹20 crore, all importers and exporters, e-commerce food sellers, 100% export units, operators at ports and airports, and central government agencies must obtain a Central Licence. Choosing the wrong tier is one of the most common and costly mistakes we correct for clients.
As a pan-India FSSAI consultant headquartered in Lucknow, Aidwish serves food businesses in every state and union territory. We work remotely and on the ground — you send us your details, we assess your category, assemble your documents, file on FoSCoS and follow up with the authority until your 14-digit licence number is issued. Whether you run a restaurant chain, a cloud kitchen, a bakery, a packaged-food factory, a dairy, a transport fleet or a small kitchen from home, we make the process transparent and simple.
Restaurants, dhabas, cafes, food courts and catering services
Cloud kitchens, tiffin services and online-only food brands
Bakeries, sweet shops, confectioners and dessert makers
Food manufacturers, processors, packers and re-packers
Dairy units, oil and edible-fat producers, and slaughterhouses
Wholesalers, distributors, retailers and grocery/kirana traders in food
Food transporters, cold-storage and warehouse operators
Importers and exporters of food articles (Central Licence mandatory)
E-commerce food sellers and food aggregator/marketplace listings
Home-based food businesses, home bakers and small food entrepreneurs
FSSAI Registration & Food Licence — end to end
We evaluate your turnover, production capacity and activity type to confirm whether you need a Basic Registration, State Licence or Central Licence — avoiding costly mis-filing.
We build your complete document set for the correct tier, including declarations, Form B/IX, layout plans and supporting proofs, checked before submission.
We create and manage your application on the official Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal end to end, so nothing is missed or rejected on technicalities.
We map your exact food products and business kind to the correct FSSAI categories, which is critical for manufacturers and importers to avoid queries.
We track your application, respond to any query or inspection request raised by the Food Safety Officer, and push it to issuance of your 14-digit number.
We monitor expiry dates, file renewals in good time, and handle modifications when you change address, add products or scale up a tier.
We advise on FSSAI labelling requirements, mandatory display of your licence number, and basic hygiene and documentation obligations you must maintain.
For chains and expanding brands, we structure the right combination of licences across locations and states so every outlet is compliant.
Documents required
- Identity and address proof of the proprietor, partners or directors (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID or passport)
- Passport-size photograph and contact details of the applicant/authorised signatory
- Proof of business premises — rent agreement, ownership deed or utility bill, plus NOC from owner where applicable
- Constitution proof — partnership deed, incorporation certificate, or GST/registration where applicable
- For State & Central Licences: layout/blueprint of the processing unit with dimensions and a list of equipment and capacity
- For manufacturers: list of food products/categories, and a water/product test report where required, plus a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan
- For Central Licence/importers: IEC (Import Export Code) and applicable declarations
- Form B (State/Central) or the online declaration (Basic) duly completed and signed
Eligibility & who qualifies
- Any person or entity engaged in a food-related activity — manufacturing, processing, packing, storing, transporting, distributing, selling or serving food — is required to be registered or licensed.
- Turnover up to ₹12 lakh per year and small-scale activity qualifies for Basic Registration; ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore requires a State Licence.
- Turnover above ₹20 crore, all importers/exporters, e-commerce food operators, 100% export units, and operators at ports/airports require a Central Licence regardless of turnover.
- The licence must be obtained before you begin food operations, and the 14-digit number must be displayed at your premises and, where applicable, on packaging.
Fees & what you pay
No hidden charges. Government fees are billed at actuals; our professional fee is agreed upfront.
How long it takes
We confirm your correct tier, share the checklist and collect and verify all documents from you.
We create the application, complete forms and declarations, and submit on the FoSCoS portal with the government fee.
Basic Registration is often quick; State and Central Licences take longer and may involve a query or inspection — timelines are subject to the concerned authority.
Your 14-digit FSSAI number and certificate are generated; we send you the certificate and display/labelling guidance.
A clear, guided process
Share your details
Tell us your business type, products, expected turnover and location(s). We assess and confirm the exact tier you need across India.
Prepare & verify documents
We send a tier-specific checklist, collect your papers, and verify everything so the application is clean before it reaches the authority.
File on FoSCoS
We submit your application and pay the government fee on the official FoSCoS portal, then hand you the acknowledgement/reference for tracking.
Follow up to issuance
We respond to any query or inspection, keep the application moving with the authority, and deliver your certificate and licence number.
Stay compliant
We set renewal reminders and support labelling, display and modification needs so you remain compliant as you grow.
Why choose Aidwish
Correct-tier-first approach — we prevent the expensive mistake of applying under the wrong category or turnover slab.
True pan-India service — headquartered in Lucknow but serving food businesses in every state and union territory, remotely and on the ground.
Experience across every food business type — restaurants, cloud kitchens, manufacturers, traders, transporters and home businesses.
Transparent pricing — government fees and Aidwish professional fees shown separately, upfront, with no hidden charges.
End-to-end handling — from assessment and FoSCoS filing to query resolution, issuance and renewals.
Compliance beyond the certificate — practical guidance on labelling, display of your licence number, hygiene and record-keeping.
What our clients say
Real, verified reviews from businesses Aidwish has helped.
“We had a great experience working with Aidwish Consulting. Their team guided us professionally throughout the process and helped us understand the right government schemes and documentation for our food ingredients business, Bio White Foods.”
“Excellent experience with the Aidwish team. They understood our requirements, suggested the right strategy and handled the work professionally. Their approach is transparent, practical and result-oriented.”
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Questions, answered
What is the difference between FSSAI registration and an FSSAI licence?
FSSAI registration (Basic) is for petty food businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh a year. A licence is for larger operations — a State Licence for turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore, and a Central Licence above ₹20 crore or for importers, exporters and e-commerce food operators. Both are issued through the FoSCoS portal and give you a 14-digit number.
Which FSSAI tier does my business need?
It depends on your annual turnover, production capacity and activity. Small local businesses usually take Basic Registration, mid-sized businesses take a State Licence, and large manufacturers, importers, exporters and online food sellers must take a Central Licence. Aidwish assesses your details and confirms the correct tier before filing so you don't apply under the wrong category.
How much does FSSAI registration and food licence cost?
Government fees are fixed by FSSAI — roughly ₹100 per year for Basic Registration, about ₹2,000–₹5,000 per year for a State Licence depending on category, and ₹7,500 per year for a Central Licence. Aidwish charges a separate, transparent professional fee for assessment, document work and filing, always confirmed upfront with no hidden charges.
How long does it take to get an FSSAI licence?
Basic Registration is often issued within a few working days, while State and Central Licences typically take around one to four weeks and may involve a query or premises inspection. Actual timelines depend on the concerned authority and the completeness of your application, so we cannot guarantee a fixed date but we keep the file moving to issuance.
What happens if I run a food business without an FSSAI licence?
Operating without the required FSSAI registration or licence is an offence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It can attract a fine of up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment of up to six months, apart from business disruption. Getting registered before you start operations is far cheaper and safer than facing penalties later.
How and when do I renew my FSSAI licence?
An FSSAI licence or registration is valid for the 1 to 5 years you choose, and you should renew before it expires — renewal can generally be filed up to 180 days ahead. If it lapses, FSSAI charges a statutory late fee of ₹100 per day of delay. Aidwish tracks your expiry date and files the renewal in good time so you never fall out of compliance.
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