FSSAI Licence & Registration in Rajkot
Basic Registration, State and Central Licences, renewals and modifications, applied for online on FoSCoS. Including Central Licences for food exporters.
Food exporters (manufacturer or trader) and importers need a Central Licence, whatever their turnover, as per FSSAI’s FoSCoS eligibility list.
- New licence or registration
- Renewal before expiry
- Modification of an existing licence
About FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the statutory authority set up under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It sets science-based standards for food and regulates its manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import. FSSAI works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the FSS Act applies to all food business operators (FBOs) in India.
Food businesses apply for FSSAI registration or licences online on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in). The licence or registration carries a 14-digit number that must appear on food labels.
Which one do you need?
- Basic Registration: annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh (Form A on FoSCoS).
- State Licence: annual turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore, subject to the capacity limits for your food category.
- Central Licence: annual turnover above ₹20 crore, and certain categories regardless of turnover, including food importers, food exporters, 100% EOUs, the head office of businesses operating in more than one State, and FBOs in central government premises.
Manufacturing capacity limits differ by food category (for example dairy, meat and vegetable oil). We check the current FoSCoS eligibility list for your exact kind of business before applying.
What we do
- New FSSAI registration or licence, including Form IX (nomination of the person responsible) where required
- Renewal reminders well before expiry, and renewal on FoSCoS
- Surrender of a licence you no longer need, instead of letting it lapse
- Modification (address, products, capacity, ownership changes)
- Central Licence for exporters and importers
- Annual returns on FoSCoS where applicable, and help with label requirements
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Central Licence to export food?
Yes. FSSAI’s FoSCoS eligibility list places manufacturer-exporters and trader/merchant exporters under the Central Licence, with no turnover threshold.
How long is an FSSAI licence valid?
Licences and registrations are issued for 1 to 5 years, as chosen when you apply, and must be renewed before expiry. If you stop the food business, the licence should be surrendered on FoSCoS rather than left to expire. We send renewal reminders to clients well in advance.
Can I apply myself?
Yes, on foscos.fssai.gov.in. We assist if you want help choosing the right kind of business, documents and follow-up.
M. S. Advisory Services is a private advisory firm and is not affiliated with any government body. Official fees (if any) are separate from our professional fee, which we confirm in writing before we start.
Not sure what you need? Ask us first.
Tell us what you export or which registration you need. We will tell you the documents and steps, and confirm our fee in writing before we start.
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