FSSAI Food Licence Registration in Delhi
Every food business in India — from a home kitchen to a large food manufacturing unit — must hold the correct FSSAI registration or licence before commencing operations, and the category depends squarely on annual turnover and scale. Justsetu LLP assesses your turnover and business type, prepares the application, and manages renewal so your food business stays compliant without interruption.
The Three FSSAI Categories
Basic Registration applies to small food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh — such as small retailers, home-based food processors, and petty food manufacturers — and carries a government fee of ₹100 per year. State Licence applies to medium-scale businesses with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore — such as medium manufacturers, processors, and transporters — with a government fee typically ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year depending on the specific business category. Central Licence applies to large businesses with annual turnover above ₹20 crore, or businesses in specific categories like importers, large manufacturers, and operators at airports/seaports, with a government fee of ₹7,500 per year. All categories can be issued for a validity period of 1 to 5 years, with the fee scaling accordingly.
Documents Required
- PAN and identity proof of the proprietor/partners/directors.
- proof of business premises (ownership/rent agreement) and a layout plan of the processing unit, where applicable.
- list of food products/categories to be dealt in.
- and, for State/Central licence categories, additional documents such as a water testing report, list of equipment and machinery, and a Certificate of Incorporation for companies.
Process & Timeline
- Determining the correct category (Basic, State, or Central) based on turnover, business activity, and location.
- Preparing the application with the required declarations and supporting documents.
- Filing on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal.
- Department review, and inspection for certain categories before licence issuance.
- Issue of the Registration Certificate or Licence, typically within a few weeks for Basic Registration and longer for State/Central Licence where inspection is involved.
Why Justsetu LLP
Choosing the wrong category — most often applying for Basic Registration when actual turnover already exceeds ₹12 lakh — is a compliance risk that surfaces during a food safety inspection. We verify your turnover projection honestly before recommending a category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to ₹12 lakh in annual turnover, applicable to small and petty food businesses; the fee is ₹100 per year.
Typically ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year, depending on the specific business category, for businesses with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore.
When annual turnover exceeds ₹20 crore, or for specific categories such as importers, large manufacturers, and businesses operating at ports and airports, regardless of turnover in some cases.
No, operating a food business without valid FSSAI registration or licence is an offence under the Food Safety and Standards Act and can result in penalties and closure.
It can be issued for a period of 1 to 5 years, chosen by the applicant, with the fee scaling proportionately to the validity period selected.
Yes, any entity manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing, or selling food — including home-based and cloud kitchen operations — needs at least Basic Registration.
You must upgrade your registration/licence to the appropriate category (for example, from Basic to State Licence) once your turnover crosses the threshold, rather than waiting for renewal.
It is required for State and Central Licence categories involving food manufacturing, and is one of the more time-consuming documents to arrange, so it should be initiated early in the application process.
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