The FSSAI licence every food business needs.
ZegalWorks identifies the right FSSAI registration or licence for your food business and files it, so you can operate legally and print your licence number on packaging.
What is FSSAI Licence?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Anyone who makes, stores, sells, distributes or serves food generally needs an FSSAI registration or licence, and must display the number on bills and packaging.
There are three levels: basic registration for small operators, a State licence for mid-sized businesses, and a Central licence for the largest operators, importers and certain categories. The level depends on your turnover and type of activity, so choosing correctly matters.
Who this is for
A good fit if you
- Run a restaurant, cloud kitchen, bakery or food shop
- Manufacture, pack, store or distribute food
- Sell food online or through delivery apps
- Import or export food products
Something else may suit you better if
You do not deal in food. FSSAI does not apply to you.
You also need other local approvals. See trade licence and shop and establishment licence.
You are a very small seller below the basic registration limit. A simpler registration may apply.
What you need
We confirm the exact list for your situation during your free consultation.
- Level of licence
- Basic registration for small turnover, a State licence for mid-range, and a Central licence for the largest operators, importers and some categories.
- Identity and address
- ID proof and photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors, with address proof.
- Premises proof
- Ownership or rent agreement and NOC for the food premises.
- Business proof
- Incorporation or partnership documents, where applicable.
- Food safety plan
- A food safety management plan for larger licences, and details of the food categories.
- Renewal
- FSSAI licences carry an expiry date and need to be renewed.
What ZegalWorks handles for you
- Assess. We confirm which level of FSSAI applies to your activity and turnover.
- Prepare. We collect documents and the food category details.
- File. We submit the application on the FSSAI portal.
- Follow up. We handle officer queries and inspections where needed.
- Display. You receive the licence, and we explain labelling and renewal.
How long it takes and what it costs
Timing depends on the level and the authority. Basic registrations are quicker, while licences with inspections take longer.
Your total cost has two parts: our professional fee, and any government or statutory fees that apply. Government fees are set by the authority and vary by case, so we give you an itemised quote before you commit to anything. See our pricing page for packages.
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