FSSAI licenses in India are categorized into three types, depending on the nature, scale, and turnover of the food business. Here’s an overview of the types of FSSAI licenses:

1. Basic FSSAI Registration

Who Needs It?

• Small food businesses or startups with an annual turnover of less than ₹12 lakh.
• Ideal for:
  • Small retailers.
  • Petty manufacturers.
  • Local food vendors.
  • Temporary food stalls.
  • Hawkers and small-scale caterers.

Features:

• Entry-level registration under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
• It applies to small-scale businesses operating locally.

Validity:

• 1 to 5 years (as per the applicant’s choice).

Registration Number:

• The license number starts with “F” and is specific to basic registration.

2. State FSSAI License

Who Needs It?

• Medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore.
• Applicable for:
  • Medium-scale food manufacturers, processors, and packagers.
  • Storage units and warehouses.
  • Transporters and distributors operating within a single state.
  • Hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses (if within turnover limits).

Features:

• Issued by the State Authority.
• Required for businesses operating within a specific state and meeting turnover criteria.

Validity:

• 1 to 5 years (renewable before expiration).

Registration Number:

• Issued with a specific State License code.

3. Central FSSAI License

Who Needs It?

• Large-scale food businesses with an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 crore.
• Mandatory for:
  • Businesses involved in food exports and imports.
  • Companies operating in multiple states.
  • E-commerce food operators (e.g., Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon).
  • Food manufacturers with large-scale operations (e.g., dairy units, meat processing units).
  • Food storage units with significant capacity.

Features:

• Issued by the Central Authority under FSSAI.
• Required for businesses involved in national or international operations.

Validity:

• 1 to 5 years (renewable before expiration).

Registration Number:

• A Central License number is provided for such businesses

How to Determine the Right License?

• Turnover: The primary factor is your annual revenue.
• Nature of Business: Import/export, multi-state operations, and large-scale manufacturing require a Central License.
• Location: Businesses operating in multiple states must have a Central License.

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