When is FSSAI Central Licence mandatory?

Central Licence is mandatory under Regulation 2.1.4 of FSS (L&R) Regulations 2011 for FBOs with annual turnover >₹20 crore; all importers of food (irrespective of turnover); 100% Export-Oriented Units; food supplied to airports and religious institutions serving ≥50,000 devotees per day; and manufacturers above the Schedule 1 Central thresholds (e.g., dairy >50,000 LPD, vegetable oil >2 MT/day).

Do I need a Central Licence if I am an importer of food with turnover below ₹20 crore?

Yes - Regulation 2.1.4(2) makes Central Licence mandatory for **all importers** of food, irrespective of turnover. Even a one-time / small importer of chocolates / wines / packaged foods must hold a Central Licence before importing.

What is the fee for an FSSAI Central Licence?

₹7,500 per year for most categories (manufacturer / distributor / importer / EOU / caterer); ₹15,000 per year for specific higher-capacity / multi-product categories. Multi-year fee (1-5 years) = annual fee × number of years; no multi-year discount.

Does FSSAI inspect my premises before issuing the Central Licence?

Yes - the FSSAI Central Licensing Officer assigns a physical inspection through the State Designated Officer of the premises' jurisdiction (Regulation 2.1.5[2]). The inspection verifies Schedule 4 hygiene compliance, machinery capacity, layout, source records, and food-handler fitness.

Can I convert my State Licence to Central Licence if my turnover crosses ₹20 crore?

Yes - file a **Form B modification application** on FoSCoS selecting "Conversion to Central Licence" within 30 days of crossing the threshold. The State Licence is surrendered and a Central Licence issued by FSSAI HQ; balance State fee is adjusted against the Central fee.

Is a separate Central Licence required for each premises of a multi-state FBO?

Yes - under Regulation 2.1.5, a separate Form B licence is required for each premises. A single FBO with factories in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu must obtain three separate Central Licences (one for each State).

What is the Form D1 annual return requirement for Central Licensees?

Every Central Licensee must file **Form D1 annual return** by 31 May for the previous FY (April-March). Importers / manufacturers of milk and milk products additionally file **Form D2 half-yearly return** by 30 September and 31 March. Late filing attracts ₹100 per day + s.55 penalty (up to ₹2 lakh).

What happens if I import food without a Central Licence?

Under FSS (Import) Regulations 2017 read with s.59 FSS Act - the imported food can be **confiscated by Customs at the port**; the importer faces imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to ₹5 lakh; the consignment is liable to be re-exported or destroyed at the importer's cost.

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FSSAI Central License in Hyderabad

Get professional FSSAI Central License services with I-Pro Solutions. Transparent fees, fast turnaround, expert guidance.

Statutory basis: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Turnaround

7–14 Days

₹

Starts from

₹8,999

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹8,999

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹7,500 (Hyderabad)

Turnaround7–14 Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Total starting from

₹8,999

7–14 Days

Prof: ₹1,499•Govt: ₹7,500• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

FSSAI Registration is a mandatory statutory authorization issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the FSS Act, 2006. Every Food Business Operator (FBO)—ranging from cloud kitchens, food manufacturers, transporters, distributors, to retail outlets—must secure registration or licensing prior to commencing operations. Applications are filed digitally via the FoSCoS portal with mandatory hygiene disclosures.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Basic: Annual turnover up to ₹12 Lakh
State: Turnover ₹12 Lakh to ₹20 Crore
Central: Turnover above ₹20 Crore / Multi-state

Maximum

Production capacity criteria apply
1 to 5 years registration validity
Quarterly/annual compliance returns

Statutory floor

FSMS plan & hygiene disclosure mandatory
NOC from local municipality/gram panchayat
14-digit FSSAI number display required

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Category Assessment

Turnover and production scale evaluation to select Basic, State, or Central license.

FoSCoS Portal Filing

Direct submission of Form A / Form B on the official food safety portal.

Document Validation

Scrutiny of premises proofs, water test reports, list of food products, and layout plans.

FSMS Hygiene Declarations

Drafting compliant Food Safety Management System declarations and owner affidavits.

Query Resolution

Immediate response to Food Safety Officer (FSO) inspections or clarification requests.

14-Digit License Delivery

Digital certificate issuance with guidance on mandatory packaging and premises display.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
FSSAI Central License in Hyderabad Statutory Fee	₹7,500	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹7,500	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

FSSAI Central License in Hyderabad Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹7,500

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹7,500

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Hyderabad, Telangana. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

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**Certificate of Incorporation** (companies / LLPs) / Partnership Deed / Trust Deed / Society Regist
**Certificate of Incorporation** (companies / LLPs) / Partnership Deed / Trust Deed / Society Registration Certificate / Shop & Establishment Licence;
2
**PAN of the entity**;
**PAN of the entity**;
3
**Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA / AOA)** / LLP Agreement;
**Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA / AOA)** / LLP Agreement;
4
**List of directors / partners / members with DIN / PAN**;
**List of directors / partners / members with DIN / PAN**;
5
**Photo ID and address proof** of authorised signatory (Aadhaar + PAN);
**Photo ID and address proof** of authorised signatory (Aadhaar + PAN);
6
**Board Resolution** authorising the signatory;
**Board Resolution** authorising the signatory;
7
**Proof of possession of premises** - rental agreement / lease deed / sale deed / electricity bill;
**Proof of possession of premises** - rental agreement / lease deed / sale deed / electricity bill;
8
**Layout plan / blueprint** of premises with dimensions;
**Layout plan / blueprint** of premises with dimensions;
9
**List of food products / categories** with FSSAI food category codes;
**List of food products / categories** with FSSAI food category codes;
10
**List of machinery** with capacity;
**List of machinery** with capacity;
11
**Photographs of premises** (production, storage, QC lab - typically 5-10 photos);
**Photographs of premises** (production, storage, QC lab - typically 5-10 photos);
12
**Water test report** from NABL-accredited lab (not older than 6 months);
**Water test report** from NABL-accredited lab (not older than 6 months);
13
**Pesticide residue / heavy metal / microbiology test reports** for finished products (where applica
**Pesticide residue / heavy metal / microbiology test reports** for finished products (where applicable);
14
**NOC from Central / State Pollution Control Board**;
**NOC from Central / State Pollution Control Board**;
15
**NOC from Fire Department** (for >500 sqm premises);
**NOC from Fire Department** (for >500 sqm premises);
16
**Health certificate of food handlers** (Form XII - Schedule 4);
**Health certificate of food handlers** (Form XII - Schedule 4);
17
**List of raw-material suppliers with their FSSAI licence numbers**;
**List of raw-material suppliers with their FSSAI licence numbers**;
18
**Compliance with Schedule 4 - self-declaration**;
**Compliance with Schedule 4 - self-declaration**;
19
For importers - **IEC (DGFT)** + **Customs registration** + **FSSAI Authorised Officer nominated por
For importers - **IEC (DGFT)** + **Customs registration** + **FSSAI Authorised Officer nominated port of import**;
20
For manufacturers of food additives / nutraceuticals / proprietary food - **FSSAI product approval**
For manufacturers of food additives / nutraceuticals / proprietary food - **FSSAI product approval** obtained first.

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro**
2
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **FBO / I-Pro**
3
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
4
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro**
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **FBO**
6
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **FSSAI Central Licensing Officer (CLO)**
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **State Designated Officer / FSO**
8
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **CLO**
9
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
10
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Annual Food Safety Return FoSCoS / FSSAI	`Form D-1`	Annually by 31 May
License Renewal Application FoSCoS / FSSAI	`Form A/B Renewal`	At least 30 days prior to license expiry
Water Potability Testing Report FSSAI	`Lab Analysis Report`	Semi-annually from NABL accredited lab
Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Nomination FSSAI	`FoSTaC Certificate`	Prior to commercial operation

Filing

Annual Food Safety Return

FoSCoS / FSSAI

Form

Form D-1

Deadline

Annually by 31 May

Filing

License Renewal Application

FoSCoS / FSSAI

Form

Form A/B Renewal

Deadline

At least 30 days prior to license expiry

Filing

Water Potability Testing Report

FSSAI

Form

Lab Analysis Report

Deadline

Semi-annually from NABL accredited lab

Filing

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Nomination

FSSAI

Form

FoSTaC Certificate

Deadline

Prior to commercial operation

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Operating food business without FSSAI license	Section 63 of FSS Act 2006	Imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 Lakh
Delay in filing Annual Return (Form D-1)	Regulation 2.1.13 FSS (Licensing) Regulations	₹100 per day of delay up to license suspension
Non-display of 14-digit FSSAI license number	Section 31 & Licensing Conditions	Statutory improvement notice + compoundable fines

Non-compliance

Operating food business without FSSAI license

Provision

Section 63 of FSS Act 2006

Penalty

Imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 Lakh

Non-compliance

Delay in filing Annual Return (Form D-1)

Provision

Regulation 2.1.13 FSS (Licensing) Regulations

Penalty

₹100 per day of delay up to license suspension

Non-compliance

Non-display of 14-digit FSSAI license number

Provision

Section 31 & Licensing Conditions

Penalty

Statutory improvement notice + compoundable fines

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Selecting Basic Registration instead of State/Central License
Why: Operating under the wrong turnover or capacity tier attracts Section 63 penalties (imprisonment and fines up to ₹5 Lakh).
Fix: We audit your turnover and production metrics to determine the exact statutory license category.
2
Missing FSMS hygiene plan or expired water test report
Why: Manufacturing and catering applications without compliant hygiene protocols face rejection on FoSCoS.
Fix: We draft customized Food Safety Management System declarations and guide required test certifications.
3
Not displaying 14-digit FSSAI number on packaging and premises
Why: Section 31 requires prominent display; failure leads to non-compliance notices during surprise audits.
Fix: We provide pre-formatted statutory display templates upon license grant.

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