Mandatory food license for businesses operating across multiple states or large-scale operations — processed by experts.
FSSAI Central License is mandatory for large food businesses operating across multiple states or having annual turnover above ₹20 crores.
It authorizes food businesses to legally manufacture, import, export, process, store, distribute, transport, or sell food while complying with national food safety regulations.
Operate legally across India.
Official FSSAI Central License issued.
Meets central hygiene & safety standards.
Required for exports, imports & big platforms.
FSSAI offers different categories of food licenses based on business size, turnover, and operational scale.
Suitable for small food businesses and startups.
For growing food businesses operating within a state.
Mandatory for large and multi-state operations.
FSSAI Central License is required for large-scale, multi-state, import-export, and manufacturing food businesses. A comprehensive set of business, technical, and premises documents is mandatory.
Note: All documents are mandatory. Additional documents may be required depending on food category and local authority rules.
Transparent statutory charges per year
FSSAI Central License is mandatory for large and multi-state food businesses to operate legally across India, ensure compliance, and build national-level brand trust.
Authorizes manufacturing, import, export, storage, distribution, transport, and sale of food products nationwide.
Required for importers, exporters, large manufacturers, food chains, e-commerce sellers, and multi-state operators.
Demonstrates high food safety compliance, increasing trust of customers, distributors, and authorities.
Required to sell on big marketplaces, supply to corporates, and export internationally.
No further upgrade needed — top-tier food license in India.
Operating without FSSAI Central License can attract fine up to ₹5,00,000 and/or imprisonment.
Common questions about FSSAI Central License, eligibility, fees, validity, and process.