An FSSAI Licence is required for medium and large food businesses whose annual turnover exceeds the threshold for basic registration. Depending on the scale of operations, businesses need either a State FSSAI Licence (turnover above Rs. 1.5 crore and up to Rs. 50 crore) or a Central FSSAI Licence (turnover above Rs. 50 crore, or specific categories like importers and large manufacturers or exporters).
State Licence: for medium-sized manufacturers, storage units, transporters, and retailers with turnover above Rs. 1.5 crore and up to Rs. 50 crore. Central Licence: for large manufacturers, importers/exporters, and businesses operating in multiple states, or with turnover exceeding Rs. 50 crore.
Licence applications are filed on the FoSCoS portal using Form B and typically take 30-60 days, depending on whether a premises inspection is required.
Answers to the questions we hear most often about FSSAI licensing in Delhi NCR.
It depends on your annual turnover and business type. State Licence covers turnover above Rs. 1.5 crore and up to Rs. 50 crore; Central Licence applies above Rs. 50 crore or for importers, exporters, and multi-state operations. We can assess this for you.
Typically 30-60 days, depending on whether a premises inspection is required.
Yes. As your turnover grows beyond Rs. 1.5 crore, you must apply for the appropriate Licence.
Penalties can include fines and imprisonment under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, depending on the severity of the violation.
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