Who is required to take Food License (FSSAI): Every food business operator has to take a Food License before commencing the food business. Food License is issued by Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the governing body regulated under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Who is exempted from Food License (FSSAI): A petty manufacturer who himself manufactures or sells any article of food or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator. However, if their annual turnover is upto Rs.12 lakhs, they may apply for Registration under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Registration: A petty food business operator whose annual turnover is upto Rs. 12 lakhs will apply for Registration.

License: A food business operator other than a petty food business operator will apply for License.

There are two types of Licenses: One is State License and other is Central License. You can find below the eligibility criteria and fee structure:

If any person or food business operator (except a petty manufacturer who himself manufactures or sells any article of food or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator whose annual turnover is upto Rs.12 lakhs), himself or by any person on his behalf who is required to obtain licence, manufacturers, sells, stores or distributes or imports any article of food without licence, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and also with a fine which may extend to five lakh rupees.

Kind of Business	Criteria	License/Registration	Fee Per Annum
Petty Food Business Operators Manufactures or sells any kind of food by himself/herself, Petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor, temporary stall, Thela, Sweets Shop, Juice Stall etc. e.g Gol gappa stall, fruits/vegetables vendors, snacks stall, Tea Stall, Samosa, Bread pakoda, retail shops, Temporary Food Stalls like Chinese food stall, South Indian Food etc. Temporary or fixed stall or food premise involved in preparation, storage, distribution and sale of food products that can be served as a snacks/ tea/coffee and similar variants. Hawker - Selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or movable carts) from one location to other.	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units Registration for Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors. Dairy processing means handling, processing, manufacturing, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of milk and milk products.	Upto 500 Ltrs of Milk per day Upto 2.5 MT of Milk Solids per annum	Registration	Rs.100
Repacking means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or changed.	Turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs per annum or Production capacity upto 100 Kgs/Ltrs per day	Registration	Rs.100
Vegetable Oil Processing Units Vegetable oil processing means processing of vegetables to produce vegetable oils by the process of solvent extraction/expeller and refining including oil expeller units.	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Slaughtering House Slaughtering means a process of transporting, stunning, butchering, dressing, processing, storing & distribution of live animals/poultry birds. Meat shop, Chicken Shop, Mutton Shop Lamb Meat etc.	Large Animals: 2 Small Animals: 10 Poultry Birds: 50	Registration	Rs.100
Meat Processing Meat processing means further processing of slaughtered animals/poultry birds into meat & meat products, packaging, storing & transportation of meat & meat products. Fish processing means handling, processing of fish, manufacturing of fish products, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of fish and fish products.	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Storage - Cold/Refrigerated Cold/refrigerated storage is an activity where refrigerated/ frozen food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in refrigeration/ freezing storage facilities.	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Storage – Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Controlled Atmosphere storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in controlled atmosphere storage facilities. A controlled atmosphere, generally used for storage of dry commodities & agricultural produce in which the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as the temperature and humidity of a storage room are regulated.	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Storage Without Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in storage facilities, also called warehouses, godowns, etc	Annual Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Transporter (having a number of specialised vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/wagon, milk tankers etc.) Transportation is an activity of transporting food products (both packed and bulk) from one location to another in vehicles/containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/ wagon, oil/milk tankers etc. Food Trucks are also covered in this category	Single Vehicle and Turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs per annum	Registration	Rs.100
Wholesaler Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Distributor Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Supplier Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Retailer Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end user. E.g. Retail Shop/ Fish/ Meat/Poultry shop/ seller/Sweet Shop/Snacks/Confectionery or Bakery Shop	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Maker Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self. Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Hotel Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Restaurant and Bars Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Club/Canteen Canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the institution.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Food Vending Agencies Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall/cart/ machine by an individual or by automation.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Dhaba Food service establishment generally located near roadside/highway involved in processing, storing, packaging and selling of food to customers for consumption Boarding houses serving food A building providing food and lodging for paying guest. Banquet halls with food catering arrangements A specified area such as hall which is used for the purpose of hosting parties/ ceremonies involved in preparation and serving of food to customers for consumption. Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such as home based caterer or restaurants to customers. Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed). Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Departmental Canteens at the premises of Central Govt. Institutions Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting central government agencies	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Mid Day Meal Canteen Canteens serving food under mid day meal scheme in Schools.	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100
Caterers/Restaurants/Canteens/Hawkers/Petty Retailers at the premises of Railway Stations or under the control of Indian Railways	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	Registration	Rs.100

Kind of Business	Criteria	License/Registration	Fee Per Annum
Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units Registration for Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors. Dairy processing means handling, processing, manufacturing, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of milk and milk products.	10001 – 50,000 Ltrs of Milk per day 501 MT – 2500 MT of Milk Solids per annum	State License	Rs.5000
Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units Registration for Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors. Dairy processing means handling, processing, manufacturing, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of milk and milk products.	501 – 10,000 Ltrs of Milk per day 2.5 MT – 500 MT of Milk Solids per annum	State License	Rs.3000
Vegetable Oil Processing Units Vegetable oil processing means processing of vegetables to produce vegetable oils by the process of solvent extraction/expeller and refining including oil expeller units.	1-2 MT per day	State License	Rs.5000
Vegetable Oil Processing Units Vegetable oil processing means processing of vegetables to produce vegetable oils by the process of solvent extraction/expeller and refining including oil expeller units.	Below 1 MT per day	State License	Rs.3000
Slaughtering House Slaughtering means a process of transporting, stunning, butchering, dressing, processing, storing & distribution of live animals/poultry birds. Meat shop, Chicken Shop, Mutton Shop Lamb Meat etc.	Large Animals: 3 to 50 Small Animals: 11 to 150 Poultry Birds: 51 to 1000	State License	Rs.2000
Meat Processing Meat processing means further processing of slaughtered animals/poultry birds into meat & meat products, packaging, storing & transportation of meat & meat products. Fish processing means handling, processing of fish, manufacturing of fish products, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of fish and fish products.	Upto 500 Kg Meat per day or Upto 150 MT Meat per annum	State License	Rs.3000
All Food Manufacturing/ Processing units other than Dairy Units, Vegetable Oil, Meat Processing and Slaughtering Houses Manufacturing/Processing Unit means a person/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product. This term includes, but is not limited to contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufactures or processes a food product. Manufacturing or processingmeans each step in conversion of raw material derived from livestock and agricultural produce into products for intermediate or final consumption. The process includes procurement, receipt, preparation, Manufacturing/processing, packaging, storage, distribution & transportation of food products. Repacking means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or changed.	Production Capacity: 101 Kgs/Ltrs – 1 MT Per Day All Grains, Cereals, Pulses Milling units without any limit on Production Capacity	State License	Rs.3000
All Food Manufacturing/ Processing units other than Dairy Units, Vegetable Oil, Meat Processing and Slaughtering Houses Manufacturing/Processing Unit means a person/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product. This term includes, but is not limited to contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufactures or processes a food product. Manufacturing or processing means each step in conversion of raw material derived from livestock and agricultural produce into products for intermediate or final consumption. The process includes procurement, receipt, preparation, Manufacturing/processing, packaging, storage, distribution & transportation of food products. Repacking means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or changed.	Production Capacity: 1MT – 2 MT Per Day	State License	Rs.5000
Storage - Cold/Refrigerated Cold/refrigerated storage is an activity where refrigerated/ frozen food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in refrigeration/ freezing storage facilities.	Storage Capacity Upto 10,000 MT	State License	Rs.2000
Storage – Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Controlled Atmosphere storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in controlled atmosphere storage facilities. A controlled atmosphere, generally used for storage of dry commodities & agricultural produce in which the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as the temperature and humidity of a storage room are regulated.	Storage Capacity Upto 1,000 MT	State License	Rs.5000
Storage Without Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in storage facilities, also called warehouses, godowns, etc	Storage Capacity Upto 50,000 MT	State License	Rs.2000
Transporter (having a number of specialised vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/wagon, milk tankers etc.) Transportation is an activity of transporting food products (both packed and bulk) from one location to another in vehicles/containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/ wagon, oil/milk tankers etc. Food Trucks are also covered in this category	Upto 100 Vehicles and Turnover upto Rs. 30 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Wholesaler Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.	Turnover upto Rs. 30 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Distributor Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Supplier Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Retailer Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end user. E.g. Retail Shop/ Fish/ Meat/Poultry shop/ seller/Sweet Shop/Snacks/Confectionery or Bakery Shop	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Maker Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self. Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Hotel Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.	Three Star and Four Star	State License	Rs.5000
Hotel Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.	One Star, Two Star or Hotel without Star Rating by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC)	State License	Rs.2000
Restaurant and Bars Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Club/Canteen Canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the institution.	Turnover More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Caterer Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and /or transport of food for consumption of a group at a venue of ceremony/celebration /ritual/institution.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Food Vending Agencies Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall/cart/ machine by an individual or by automation.	Upto 100 Vending Machines in only one State/UT	State License	Rs.2000
Dhaba Food service establishment generally located near roadside/highway involved in processing, storing, packaging and selling of food to customers for consumption Boarding houses serving food A building providing food and lodging for paying guest. Banquet halls with food catering arrangements A specified area such as hall which is used for the purpose of hosting parties/ ceremonies involved in preparation and serving of food to customers for consumption. Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such as home based caterer or restaurants to customers. Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed). Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.	Turnover more than Rs.12 Lacs per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Mid Day Meal Caterer The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide. The programme supplies free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government, government aided, local body, Education Guarantee Scheme, and alternate innovative education centres, Madarsa and Maqtabs supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and National Child Labour Project schools run by the ministry of labour. Caterer preparing and transporting food to institutions under Midday meal scheme.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Mid Day Meal Canteen Canteens serving food under mid day meal scheme in Schools.	Turnover More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum	State License	Rs.2000
Caterers/Restaurants/Canteens/Hawkers/Petty Retailers at the premises of Railway Stations or under the control of Indian Railways	Annual turnover upto Rs.12 Lacs	State License	Rs.5000

Kind of Business	Criteria	License/Registration	Fee Per Annum
Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units Registration for Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors. Dairy processing means handling, processing, manufacturing, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of milk and milk products.	More than 50,000 Liters of Milk per day More than 2500 MT of Milk Solid Per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Vegetable Oil Processing Units Vegetable oil processing means processing of vegetables to produce vegetable oils by the process of solvent extraction/expeller and refining including oil expeller units.	More than 2 MT per day	Central License	Rs.7500
Slaughtering House Slaughtering means a process of transporting, stunning, butchering, dressing, processing, storing & distribution of live animals/poultry birds. Meat shop, Chicken Shop, Mutton Shop Lamb Meat etc.	Large Animals: 50 Small Animals: More than 150 Poultry Birds: 1000	Central License	Rs.7500
Meat Processing Meat processing means further processing of slaughtered animals/poultry birds into meat & meat products, packaging, storing & transportation of meat & meat products. Fish processing means handling, processing of fish, manufacturing of fish products, packing, storing, distribution & transportation of fish and fish products.	Morethan 500 Kg Meat per day or More than 2 MT per day No Grains, Cereals or Pulses Milling Units	Central License	Rs.7500
All Food Manufacturing/ Processing units other than Dairy Units, Vegetable Oil, Meat Processing and Slaughtering Houses Manufacturing/Processing Unit means a person/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product. This term includes, but is not limited to contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufactures or processes a food product. Manufacturing or processingmeans each step in conversion of raw material derived from livestock and agricultural produce into products for intermediate or final consumption. The process includes procurement, receipt, preparation, Manufacturing/processing, packaging, storage, distribution & transportation of food products. Repacking means packing of food product into different sizes with labeling after doing minimal processing as required like sorting, grading, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. The food product is not manipulated & the composition or formulation is not affected or changed.	Production Capacity: More than 101 Kgs/Ltrs – 1 MT Per Day All Grains, Cereals, Pulses Milling units without any limit on Production Capacity	Central License	Rs.7500
Proprietary Food	No restriction on production capacity	Central License	Rs.7500
Novel Food With prior Product Approval/ NOC from FSSAI	No restriction on production capacity	Central License	Rs.7500
Storage - Cold/Refrigerated Cold/refrigerated storage is an activity where refrigerated/ frozen food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in refrigeration/ freezing storage facilities.	Storage Capacity more than 10,000 MT	Central License	Rs.7500
Storage – Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Controlled Atmosphere storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in controlled atmosphere storage facilities. A controlled atmosphere, generally used for storage of dry commodities & agricultural produce in which the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as the temperature and humidity of a storage room are regulated.	Storage Capacity more than 10,000 MT	Central License	Rs.7500
Storage Without Atmospheric Controlled + Cold Storage is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition is stored for further distribution in storage facilities, also called warehouses, godowns, etc	Storage Capacity more than 50,000 MT	Central License	Rs.7500
Transporter (having a number of specialised vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/wagon, milk tankers etc.) Transportation is an activity of transporting food products (both packed and bulk) from one location to another in vehicles/containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van/ wagon, oil/milk tankers etc. Food Trucks are also covered in this category	More than 100 Vehicles and Turnover more than Rs. 30 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Wholesaler Wholesale is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is procured in bulk and then sold to resellers/retailers rather than to consumers.	Turnover more than Rs. 30 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Distributor Distribution is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Supplier Supply is an activity in the distribution channel where food product is provided to the consumer as per the requirements raised by the consumer.	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Retailer Retail is an activity where food products is procured from a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler and sold to the ultimate end user. E.g. Retail Shop/ Fish/ Meat/Poultry shop/ seller/Sweet Shop/Snacks/Confectionery or Bakery Shop	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Maker Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self. Marketing (Third Party) means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not owned by the self.	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Hotel Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.	Three Star and Four Star	Central License	Rs.7500
Hotel Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.	Five Star and above	Central License	Rs.7500
Restaurant and Bars Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.	Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Caterer Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and /or transport of food for consumption of a group at a venue of ceremony/celebration /ritual/institution.	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Food Vending Agencies Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall/cart/ machine by an individual or by automation.	More than 100 Vending Machines and/or located in two or more States/UTs	Central License	Rs.7500
Importers Importers importing food items including food ingredients and additives for commercial use. Import is an activity where articles of trade from a foreign source is brought into a domestic market in the course of trade	Importing any type of food product with no limit on the capacity	Central License	Rs.7500
Food Business Activities at premises of Central Govt Agencies such as Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail etc Documents for License as per the business activity – Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail	No limit on Capacity or Turnover	Central License	Rs.7500
Departmental Canteens at the premises of Central Govt. Institutions Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting central government agencies	Turnover more than Rs.12 Lacs per annum	Central License	Rs.2000
Food Business Activities at premises of Airport/Seaport such as Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail etc Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food at airports/seaports. Documents for License as per the business activity – Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail	No limit on Capacity or Turnover	Central License	Rs.7500
Mid Day Meal Caterer The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide. The programme supplies free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government, government aided, local body, Education Guarantee Scheme, and alternate innovative education centres, Madarsa and Maqtabs supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and National Child Labour Project schools run by the ministry of labour. Caterer preparing and transporting food to institutions under Midday meal scheme.	Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum	Central License	Rs.7500
Exporter	No limit on Capacity or Turnover	Central License	Rs.7500
Caterers/Restaurants/Canteens/Hawkers/Petty Retailers at the premises of Railway Stations or under the control of Indian Railways	Annual turnover more than Rs.12 Lacs	Central License	Rs.2000
E-Commerce E-commerce also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. Ecommerce is often used to refer to the sale of physical products online, but it can also describe any kind of commercial transaction that is facilitated through the internet.	No limit on Capacity or Turnover	Central License	Rs.7500
Head Office/Registered Office Food Business Operators having food business activities in two or more States/UTs have to declare one Head Office/Registered Office.	No limit on Capacity or Turnover	Central License	Rs.7500

• A

  Registration

  1. Proprietor/Partners/Directors Photos
  2. ID Proofs
     Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or Driver's License
  3. Registered Office Address Proof: Latest Power Bill
  4. No-objection letter from the Landlord.
  5. Rental Agreement from the landlord if the premises are rented.
  6. Company email id.
  7. Mobile Numbers
  8. Self Declaratoin in Sepcimen Format
• B

  State/Central License-Non Manufacturing/Pricessing Units

  1. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor/Executive Members of Society/Trust with full address and contact details with nomination of authorized signatory on letter head.
  2. Photo Id and address proof (ie. Aadhar) issued by Government Authority of Proprietor/Partners/Directors/Authorised Signatory.
  3. Proof of possession of premises (ie. Sale Deed/Rent Agreement/Electricity Bill).
  4. Certificate of Registration.
  5. Partnership Deed/MOA, AOA/ Bylaws/Self declaration of a Proprietorship.
  6. Form IX: Nomination of Person on letter head. Not applicable in case of Proprietorship.
  7. In case of extraction of ground water, NOC from CGWA as per FSSAI order dated 2nd January 2018 and 11th January 2021.
  8. Any document which is required by the licensing authority to ensure safety of food.
  9. Analysis Report (Chemical & Bacteriological) of water to be used as ingredient in food from a recognized /public health laboratory to confirm the potability indicating the name of authorized representative of Lab who collected the sample and date of collecting sample. Not applicable if water is not being used as ingredient. Applicable for Food services such as Hotels/Restaurants, Food Vending Establishments, Club/Canteen or any other prepared food establishment.
  10. Import Export Code (IEC)and Recall Plan for Importers of Food Products.
  11. Import Export Code and Declaration that products meant for export only shall not be exposed for sale and consumption in domestic market. Further, the products meant for export only meet the standards of importing country. This is applicable for Merchant Exporters.
  12. Recall Plan for Head Office/Registered Office and E-Commerce Businesses.
  13. List of Vehicle Registration Numbers for Transporters.
• C

  State/Central License-Manufacturing/Pricessing Units

  1. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor/Executive Members of Society/Trust with full address and contact details with nomination of authorized signatory on letter head.
  2. Photo Id and address proof (ie. Aadhar) issued by Government Authority of Proprietor/Partners/Directors/Authorised Signatory.
  3. Proof of possession of premises (ie. Sale Deed/Rent Agreement/Electricity Bill).
  4. Certificate of Registration.
  5. Partnership Deed/MOA, AOA/ Bylaws/Self declaration of a Proprietorship.
  6. Form IX: Nomination of Person on letter head. Not applicable in case of Proprietorship.
  7. In case of extraction of ground water, NOC from CGWA as per FSSAI order dated 2nd January 2018 and 11th January 2021.
  8. Blueprint/Layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in meters/square meters and operation wise are allocation.
  9. Production unit photographs.
  10. Name and list of Equipments and Machinery along with the number, installed capacity and horse power used.
  11. Analysis Report (Chemical & Bacteriological) of water to be used as ingredient in food from a recognized /public health laboratory to confirm the potability indicating the name of authorized representative of Lab who collected the sample and date of collecting sample. Not applicable if water is not being used as ingredient.
  12. Recall Plan.
  13. Source or procurement plan for mil in case of Dairy Processing.
  14. Source of Raw Material and NOC from Municipal Corporation/Local Authority in case of Meat Processing & Slaughter House.
  15. NOC from manufacturers in case of Relabellers and Repackers.
  16. Product specification (ingredients as per applicable schedule) of each product mentioning the purity criteria adopted for ingredients of Nutraceuticals and health supplement products as per the prescribed format. This is applicable for Nutraceuticals.
  17. Composition of the each products as per the prescribed format in case of Proprietor Foods.
  18. Product approval from FSSAI head quarters for each product in case of Novel Foods.
  19. Pesticide residue report of water to be used as ingredient in case of units manufacturing Packaged Drinking Water, packaged mineral water and/or carbonated water from a recognized/public health laboratory indicating the name of authorized representative of Lab who collected the sample and date of collecting sample, including source of raw water and treatment plan in case of Packaged Drinking Water.
  20. Import Export Code (IEC), Declaration that products meant for export only shall not be exposed for sale and consumption in domestic market. Further, the products meant for export only meet the standards of importing country and Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU if availing the scheme. This is applicable for Exporter.
  21. Any document which is required by the licensing authority to ensure safety of food.

You can get your Food Business Registration/License in the following three steps.

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