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Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS - FSSAI)

Department / Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

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What this service does

Pan-India regulatory platform by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for granting online food business registrations, state licenses, and central licenses with real-time inspection tracking.

Who can use it / Eligibility

All Food Business Operators (FBOs) including manufacturers, restaurants, cloud kitchens, retail food stores, transporters, and distributors in India.

What you'll need (Documents Required)

  • 1Photo of Food Business Operator
  • 2Government ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
  • 3Proof of Business Premises (Electricity bill, Rent agreement, Sale deed)
  • 4Food Safety Management Plan / List of Food Products
  • 5Water Quality Testing Report (for manufacturing/beverages)

How it works (Step-by-Step)

  1. 1
    Go to foscos.fssai.gov.in and click 'Apply for License / Registration'.
  2. 2
    Select State of business operation and specify annual turnover / manufacturing capacity to determine tier (Registration vs License).
  3. 3
    Fill in business name, address, food category codes, and key personnel details.
  4. 4
    Upload premises proof, ID proof, and product list.
  5. 5
    Pay the prescribed statutory fee through the online payment gateway and download your 14-digit FSSAI Registration Certificate.
Offline Application Process

Food business licensing must be applied online via the FoSCoS portal.

Key Service Facts

Statutory Fees

₹100/year for Basic Registration (Turnover < ₹12 Lakhs); ₹2,000 - ₹5,000/year for State License; ₹7,500/year for Central License.

Processing Time

Auto-generation in 7 days for Basic Registration; 30-60 days for State/Central Licences

Helpline

1800-112-100

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Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (foscos.fssai.gov.in).

Last verified: 17 Sept 2026
Source: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
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