What is an FSSAI license?

An FSSAI license is a mandatory food business license issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Every food business operator (FBO) involved in manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, or sale of food in India must obtain one.

What are the types of FSSAI licenses?

There are three types: Basic Registration (for small businesses with turnover below Rs. 12 lakh), State License (for medium businesses with turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore), and Central License (for large businesses, importers, and exporters).

How long does FSSAI licensing take?

Basic Registration typically takes 7-14 days. State and Central Licenses take 30-60 days from the date of complete application submission, though this can vary based on the food category and state authority workload.

Can ACPL help with FSSAI import clearance?

Yes. We handle end-to-end FSSAI import compliance including NOC applications, labeling compliance review, product category classification, and coordination with port authorities for food import clearance.

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FSSAI Licensing & Compliance

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food products in India. Every food business operator (FBO) must obtain an FSSAI license or registration before commencing operations. ACPL is a trusted FSSAI licensing consultant helping businesses of all sizes achieve and maintain food safety compliance.

From small-scale food startups to large multinational food companies, we provide tailored FSSAI licensing solutions that match your business scale and product categories.

Our FSSAI Services

FSSAI registration (basic, state, and central licenses)
Product approval for proprietary and novel foods
Import clearance and NOC for food products
Labeling compliance review and rectification
Annual return filing and license renewal
FSSAI audit preparation and compliance training
Food recall management and advisory

Types of FSSAI Licenses

FSSAI categorizes licenses based on the scale of your food business:

Basic Registration — For small food businesses with annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakh. Processing time: 7-14 days.
State License — For medium businesses with turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore. Processing time: 30-60 days.
Central License — For large businesses, importers, exporters, and e-commerce food businesses. Processing time: 30-60 days.

Who Needs FSSAI Licensing

Any entity involved in food manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, or sale in India requires an FSSAI license. This includes domestic manufacturers, importers, e-commerce food businesses, cloud kitchens, and food delivery services.

FSSAI Import Compliance

Importing food products into India requires specific FSSAI clearances. Our import compliance services include NOC applications, product category classification, labeling review to meet Indian regulations, and coordination with port authorities for smooth customs clearance.

ACPL Advantage

Our food regulatory team combines deep knowledge of FSSAI regulations with practical experience across every food category — from packaged foods and dietary supplements to organic products, health foods, and nutraceuticals.

Related Services

Food Safety Vigilance — Post-market food safety monitoring and recall management
BIS Certification — Product quality certification for packaged food items
Legal Metrology — Packaged commodity labeling and MRP compliance
DGFT Approvals — Import-export licensing for food trade

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