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FSSAI Central License

Large-scale food manufacturers, importers, exporters, or businesses operating across multiple states need a Central FSSAI Licence. We manage the entire application, including coordination for any required NOCs.

What is FSSAI Central License?

FSSAI Central Licence is required for large food businesses with annual turnover above ₹20 crore, importers and exporters of food products, 100% export-oriented units, and businesses supplying to central government agencies or operating across multiple states, issued directly by FSSAI's central authority.

How We Deliver This Service

A clear, step-by-step process from onboarding to ongoing delivery.

1

Category Assessment

We confirm whether your business needs Central Licensing based on turnover, import/export activity, or multi-state operations.

2

Document & Compliance Preparation

Comprehensive documentation including food safety management system plan and technical details of manufacturing is compiled.

3

Online Application (Form B)

The Central Licence application is filed on FoSCoS along with applicable central fee.

4

Inspection & Verification

A more detailed inspection and document verification process is coordinated with the central authority.

5

Licence Issuance

The Central FSSAI Licence is issued, enabling large-scale, import/export or multi-state food business operations.

Why Businesses Choose This Service

Mandatory clearance for large-scale food manufacturing and import/export
Enables supply to central government institutions and large retail chains
Single licence covering operations across multiple states, where applicable
Strengthens compliance credibility for large buyers and export markets
Structured support through the more detailed central approval process
Guidance on import/export-specific FSSAI requirements

Documents Required

  • Certificate of incorporation and business PAN
  • Detailed food safety management system plan
  • List of manufacturing units/premises across states
  • Import Export Code (IEC), if applicable
  • Technical staff details and equipment list
  • NOCs from Pollution Control Board/local authority, as applicable

Eligibility

Large food manufacturers with turnover above ₹20 crore, importers/exporters of food products, 100% export-oriented food units, and businesses supplying to central government agencies or operating in multiple states.

Timeline

Typically 45-60 working days given the more detailed documentation and review process at the central level.

Pricing

Fee depends on licence validity period and business scale/category. Contact us for a quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do food importers always need a Central Licence?
Yes, importing food products into India requires a Central FSSAI Licence regardless of business turnover.
Can a business hold both State and Central licences for different units?
Yes, if a business has units of different scale/category in different states, it may hold a mix of State and Central licences as applicable to each unit.
How is Central Licence different for multi-state businesses?
A Central Licence for the head office/registered office can sometimes cover certain multi-state operations depending on business structure, which we assess case by case.
What documentation takes the longest to prepare?
The food safety management system plan and technical/manufacturing details typically require the most preparation time - we help streamline this.
Is renewal more complex for a Central Licence?
The renewal process follows a similar pattern to state licensing but with central-level review, so it's advisable to start the renewal well before expiry.

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