FSSAI Registration & Food License Compliance in India in Thane
Get your FSSAI Registration and Food License efficiently with our expert legal consultants. Comprehensive support for Basic, State, and Central FSSAI licenses in India.
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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
- Basic: Annual turnover up to ₹12 Lakh
- State: Turnover ₹12 Lakh to ₹20 Crore
- Central: Turnover above ₹20 Crore / Multi-state
- Production capacity criteria apply
- 1 to 5 years registration validity
- Quarterly/annual compliance returns
- 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.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Registration & Food License Compliance in India in Thane Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Thane, Maharashtra. 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.
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.
- 1I-Pro⏱ Day 1
Category Assessment & Scale Review
Evaluating turnover and production capacity to determine Basic, State, or Central license criteria. - 2I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2
FSMS Declaration & Document Compilation
Drafting Food Safety Management System plan, product list, and premises documents. - 3I-Pro⏱ Day 2–3Form A / Form B
Filing on FoSCoS Portal
Direct electronic submission with statutory treasury fee payment. - 4Regulator⏱ Day 3–7
Food Safety Officer (FSO) Scrutiny
Designated FSO reviews documentation and schedules premises inspection if applicable. - 5I-Pro⏱ Day 7–10
Query Resolution & Compliance
Prompt response and documentation resubmission for any portal clarifications. - 6Government⏱ Day 10–14
14-Digit FSSAI License Issuance
Digital license delivery with guidance on mandatory packaging and premises display.
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 |
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 |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Selecting Basic Registration instead of State/Central LicenseWhy: 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.
- 2Missing FSMS hygiene plan or expired water test reportWhy: 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.
- 3Not displaying 14-digit FSSAI number on packaging and premisesWhy: 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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