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Sanitary Import Permit

Incorporate your Sanitary Import Permit with expert CA/CS support — SPICe+ filing, DIN, DSC, PAN, TAN, MoA & AoA drafting included.

Statutory basis: **Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006** (Act 34 of 2006) — Section 11(2) (no person to import any article of food without complying with the Act), Section 25 (responsibility of importer), Section 31 (licensing of food business — importers), Section 32 (registration of food business), Section 68 (penalty for non-compliance with Sections 31/32). **Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017** — Notification G.S.R. 7(E) dated 3 January 2017 — Regulation 5 (Clearance of imported food), Regulation 6 (Application for Sanitary Import Permit), Regulation 7 (Scrutiny of application), Regulation 8 (Grant of Sanitary Import Permit), Regulation 9 (Customs clearance). **Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011** — Regulation 2.1.2 (Central Licence for importers — mandatory). **Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011** — Schedule 1-4 (product-specific standards). **Customs Act, 1962** — Section 11 (power to prohibit import / export), Section 46 (import manifest, bill of entry), Section 47 (clearance of goods for home consumption). Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Customs Station Code mandatory..
Turnaround
7–14 Working Days
₹
Starts from
₹5,599
Money-back accuracy
Guaranteed
Total starting from
₹5,599
Professional + estimated government fee
Professional fee₹4,599 starts with
Government fee (est.)₹1,000
Turnaround7–14 Working Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

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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

Sanitary Import Permit is a key regulatory filing administered by **Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)** — under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Operational arm for imports: **Import Clearance System (FICS)** — online portal at https://ics.fssai.gov.in. Customs clearance: **Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)** — through Authorised Officers of FSSAI stationed at major Customs stations (Mumbai JNPT, Mumbai Air, Chennai Sea, Chennai Air, Kolkata Sea, Kolkata Air, Delhi Air, ICD Tuglakabad, ICD Dadri, Cochin, Mundra, Pipavav, etc.).. Filing is executed via - **Application for Sanitary Import Permit (SIP)** — filed on FICS portal (Form: SIP Application under Regulation 6 of FSS (Import) Regulations 2017). under **Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006** (Act 34 of 2006) — Section 11(2) (no person to import any article of food without complying with the Act), Section 25 (responsibility of importer), Section 31 (licensing of food business — importers), Section 32 (registration of food business), Section 68 (penalty for non-compliance with Sections 31/32). **Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017** — Notification G.S.R. 7(E) dated 3 January 2017 — Regulation 5 (Clearance of imported food), Regulation 6 (Application for Sanitary Import Permit), Regulation 7 (Scrutiny of application), Regulation 8 (Grant of Sanitary Import Permit), Regulation 9 (Customs clearance). **Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011** — Regulation 2.1.2 (Central Licence for importers — mandatory). **Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011** — Schedule 1-4 (product-specific standards). **Customs Act, 1962** — Section 11 (power to prohibit import / export), Section 46 (import manifest, bill of entry), Section 47 (clearance of goods for home consumption). Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Customs Station Code mandatory.. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum
  • Valid identity & address proof of applicant
  • Active PAN & registered business premises
  • Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
  • Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
  • No pending statutory disqualifications
  • Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
  • Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
  • Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
  • Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

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

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown

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

Fee ComponentAmount (₹)Basis / Authority
Sanitary Import Permit Statutory Fee₹1,000Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee₹1,000(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

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.

  1. 1
    Customer⏱ Day 1

    Requirement Review & Eligibility Check

    Initial consultation to verify statutory eligibility and compile required prerequisites.
  2. 2
    I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2

    Document Verification & Pre-Scrutiny

    Comprehensive audit of applicant KYC, business records, and address proofs.
  3. 3
    I-Pro⏱ Day 2–3

    Statutory Form Preparation & Drafting

    Drafting official application forms, affidavits, and supporting declarations.
  4. 4
    I-Pro⏱ Day 3–4

    Submission on Competent Portal

    Electronic filing on official department portal with fee payment and receipt generation.
  5. 5
    Regulator⏱ Day 4–7

    Authority Scrutiny & Liaison

    Tracking department scrutiny, responding to officer queries, and milestone alerts.
  6. 6
    Government⏱ Day 7–10

    Final Approval & Certificate Delivery

    Official statutory certificate delivery along with ongoing compliance guidance.

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