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FSSAI State Level License for Food Business

FSSAI State License is required for food businesses with annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore. It covers restaurants, caterers, mid-sized manufacturers, and food processors operating within a single state.

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Professional Fees
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Estimated Time
10-15Working Days
Form B (state license) filing on FoSCoS portal
For turnover Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 20 crore per year
14-digit FSSAI license number
Valid for 1–5 years (renewable)
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FSSAI State Level License Overview

FSSAI State License is required for food businesses with annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore. It covers restaurants, caterers, mid-sized manufacturers, and food processors operating within a single state.

Our team helps with eligibility checks, document collection, application preparation, filing, and follow-up support so the process stays clear from start to finish.

Eligibility & Requirements

FBOs with an annual turnover between Rs. 12 Lakhs and Rs. 20 Crores.
Mid-sized manufacturers, large restaurants, hotels, and food distributors.
Transporters with up to 100 vehicles.

Types and Coverage

1

Manufacturing License

For units producing, packing, or processing food items.

2

Trade/Retail License

For large supermarkets, wholesalers, and multi-branch restaurants within a state.

Benefits

1

Legal Mid-Scale Operation

Operate restaurants, catering, manufacturing legally at state level.

2

Higher Business Scale

State license allows operations at a larger scale than basic registration.

3

Online Marketplace

Required for Swiggy, Zomato, BigBasket, and food aggregator onboarding.

4

Government Tenders

State FSSAI license is needed for supply to government institutions and schools.

Fees

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Government feesRs. 2,000–5,000 (Govt. Fee varies by state)

Timeline

Estimated completion10-15 Working Days

Documents Required

  • PAN Card of the proprietor / authorized director
  • Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport of the signatory
  • Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietorship proof
  • Address proof of food business premises (electricity bill / rent agreement)
  • Layout or sketch of the food premises (floor plan)
  • List of food products to be manufactured or processed
  • Food safety management system plan
  • Water testing report (if applicable for water-based food products)
  • NOC from the owner of the premises (if rented)

Process

Step 1

FoSCoS Portal Registration

Step 2

Fill Form B

Step 3

Upload All Documents

Step 4

Pay State Govt. Fee

Step 5

State Authority Inspection

Step 6

Inspection Report

Step 7

FSSAI State License Issued

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a water testing report mandatory?

It is mandatory only for manufacturing and processing units, not for pure retailers or traders.

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