FSSAI food licence delayed — RTI to designated officer

FSSAI food licence delayed — RTI to designated officer

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Direct answer. File RTI to FSSAI Designated Officer with FSSAI application/Reference Number. Ask status, sample-test results, inspection report, projected licence issuance.

Legal framework

FSS Act 2006 §31 — licensing.
FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations 2011 — 60-day SLA.
FSS (Food Safety Audit) Regulations 2018.

5 questions to ask

Application status.
Inspection date and report.
Sample-test results.
Reason for delay.
Projected issuance.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, FSSAI Designated Officer (Centre/State)
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — FSSAI licence application

My FSSAI application Ref No. [..] is pending despite 60-day SLA. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) inspection report, (3) sample tests, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected issuance.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at state — Central Licensing Authority covers Rs. 20 crore+ turnover.
Skipping sample-test report ask.
Not differentiating registration vs licence (turnover threshold).

Case law anchors

CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000345 — FSSAI status disclosable.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. UoI (SC 2018) — food safety mandate.

Pro tips

Use foscos.fssai.gov.in — reference Ref No.
Pair with FSSAI grievance portal.

FAQ

Q: Validity period? 1-5 years renewable.
Q: Suspended licence — disclosable? Yes — file for suspension order copy.

Sources

FSS Act 2006. FSS (Licensing) Regulations 2011. FoSCoS portal.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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