FSSAI Registration
Mandatory Food Safety Compliance & FoSCoS Advisory Desk
Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, every Food Business Operator (FBO) in India involved in manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, or sales must mandatorily obtain a 14-digit FSSAI Registration or License prior to commencing operations.
Our regulatory desk provides end-to-end management on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal—handling eligibility categorization, unit layout verification, document compilation, query handling with Food Safety Officers (FSO), and annual return filings.
Service Modules
IEC Registration & Management Scope
Governance
Annual Statutory Compliances for FBOs
Securing an FSSAI license is only the first step. Food business operators must adhere to ongoing annual electronic filings, hygiene audits, and display norms to prevent license suspension or heavy monetary penalties.
01
Annual Return Filing (Form D1)
Electronic confirmation of business records on the DGFT portal between April and June annually to keep the IEC active.
02
Half-Yearly Dairy Returns (Form D2)
Specialized bi-annual performance and processing quantity returns required specifically for milk processing and dairy product units.
03
Food Safety Display Boards (FSDB)
Statutory requirement to display color-coded Food Safety Display Boards at prominent customer-facing areas in commercial premises.
Licensing Categories
FSSAI Registration & License Tiers
License Category | Annual Turnover Threshold | StatuApplicable Business Entitiestory Status | Validity Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic FSSAI Registration | Turnover up to ₹12 Lakhs / annum | Small petty retailers, hawkers, small canteens, home kitchens, and startups. | 1 to 5 Years (State Jurisdiction) |
State FSSAI License | Turnover ₹12 Lakhs to ₹20 Crores | Mid-sized manufacturers, repackers, 3-star hotels, caterers, and wholesalers. | 1 to 5 Years (State Authority) |
Central FSSAI License | Turnover exceeding ₹20 Crores | Large manufacturers, 100% EOUs, importers, e-commerce platforms, seaport/airport vendors. | 1 to 5 Years (Central Authority) |
Industry Customization
Sector-Specific Compliance Mapping
Execution Flow
IEC Application Workflow
01
Eligibility Mapping
Determining whether Basic, State, or Central License applies based on turnover and scale.
02
Document Audit
Verifying facility blueprints, water reports, and entity documents prior to online submission.
03
FoSCoS Filing
Submitting Form A (Registration) or Form B (License) on the official government portal.
04
FSO Inspection Support
Handling clarification notices and site inspection queries raised by Food Safety Officers.
05
Certificate Issuance
Receiving the 14-digit FSSAI License certificate and issuing compliance boards.
Get FSSAI Compliant Today
Connect with our food licensing team for quick Basic Registration, State/Central license issuance, or response management for FoSCoS portal queries.