FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates every person or entity engaged in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products in India. Depending on the scale and nature of operations, a food business must obtain either a basic FSSAI registration, a state license, or a central license, each carrying different eligibility thresholds, documentation requirements, and renewal obligations. This tiered structure means that even a small home-based food business and a large multi-state food processing company are covered by the same overarching law, but under very different compliance categories.

Why This Matters

Operating a food business without the appropriate FSSAI registration or license is a punishable offence and can result in penalties, seizure of stock, or closure of operations, in addition to reputational harm that is particularly damaging in the food sector where consumer trust is paramount. Because the correct category depends on annual turnover, production capacity, and the states in which a business operates, businesses that scale quickly often outgrow their existing registration without realising it, exposing them to compliance risk at the very stage they can least afford disruption.

How We Help

Category Determination

We assess a food business's turnover, production capacity, and operational footprint to determine whether it requires basic registration, a state license, or a central license, and flag when a transition from one category to another will soon be required.

Application and Documentation

We prepare and file the application on the FSSAI FoSCoS portal, along with supporting documents such as food safety management plans, water testing reports, and layout plans of the manufacturing or storage premises, tailored to the specific license category.

Renewal and Modification

We manage timely renewal of registrations and licenses before expiry, and handle modification applications when there are changes in business activity, product categories, or additional premises that need to be added to the existing license.

Ongoing Compliance Advisory

We advise on related obligations that accompany FSSAI licensing, including labelling requirements, periodic returns, and hygiene rating processes, so that food safety compliance is maintained beyond the initial registration.

Who Needs This

• Restaurants, cafes, and cloud kitchens
• Food manufacturers, processors, and packagers
• Wholesalers, distributors, and retailers of food products
• E-commerce food businesses and dark stores

Our Approach

We look beyond the immediate license application to understand a food business's growth trajectory, so that the registration obtained today does not become a bottleneck tomorrow. Our advice is grounded in current FSSAI regulations and practical experience of how state food safety departments process applications, helping businesses secure approvals with fewer queries and delays.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with FSSAI registration, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.