Licences · FoSCoS

FSSAI Licence Online in India

Every food business needs FSSAI registration or a licence, from home kitchens and cloud kitchens to manufacturers and importers.

Basic registrationTurnover up to ₹12L
State licence₹12L – ₹20 crore
Central licenceAbove ₹20 crore / import
Validity1–5 years
  • Licence category check
  • Application on FoSCoS
  • Food category selection
  • Reply to officer queries
  • Registration or licence certificate
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Overview

Who this is for

  • Restaurants, cafés and cloud kitchens
  • Home bakers and packaged food brands
  • Food traders, distributors and exporters

Legal to operate

Required before you sell food.

Marketplace ready

Swiggy, Zomato and grocery platforms require it.

Customer trust

The FSSAI number on your pack builds confidence.

What's included

Everything we handle for you

  • Licence category check
  • Application on FoSCoS
  • Food category selection
  • Reply to officer queries
  • Registration or licence certificate

Documents

What you'll need

Scans or clear phone photos are fine. We check everything before filing.

Owner

  • Photo ID
  • Passport-size photo

Premises

  • Address proof of premises
  • Layout plan (for state/central licence)

Operations

  • List of food categories
  • Water test report (where required)

Process

How it moves, step by step

  1. Day 1Category check

    Decide basic, state or central based on turnover and activity.

  2. Day 1–2Application

    File on FoSCoS with documents.

  3. 7–30 daysApproval

    Respond to queries or inspection until the certificate is issued.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Applying for basic registration when turnover requires a licence
Letting the licence lapse, which blocks renewal

What comes next

What stays on your calendar

  • Before expiry
    Renewal on FoSCoS
  • Yearly (licences)
    Annual return where applicable

Let us run the calendar

A compliance retainer covers these filings with WhatsApp reminders before every due date.

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Reviews

Trusted by 300+ founders

Founders come to us for company incorporation, trademark registration and annual compliance, and stay for the support.

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Excellent Service Provider

Excellent Service Provider, Quick response,Mr Sai Nagesh is giving prompt response and timely coordination. Really i am so satisfied with Arambh Services.
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Dr.K RAJ KUMARIndia · Oct 2026
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We are very happy with the services…

We are very happy with the services provided by AARAMBH Agency. They helped us register our Private Limited Company within a short time and guided us at every step. Their charges are also very reasonable compared to other agencies. As we were new to this, they explained everything clearly and supported us throughout the process. Even after registration, they are still in touch with us and guiding us whenever needed. We really appreciate their support, professionalism, and friendly approach. Highly recommended for anyone planning to start a company 😊🤝
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KANNAMANI HR CONSULTANTSIndia · Oct 2026
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FAQ

FSSAI questions

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Do home bakers need FSSAI?

Yes. Basic registration covers small home food businesses.

Can I sell on Swiggy or Zomato without it?

No. Platforms require a valid FSSAI number.

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