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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(fssai licence status, fssai application status, food licence check, foscos status)
+metatag-description=(Track FSSAI at foscos.fssai.gov.in by reference number. 60-day SLA. Plus what to do if rejected, sample-test failed, or renewal stuck.)}}
+====== How to check FSSAI food licence status (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Visit **foscos.fssai.gov.in** → Track Application → enter your **17-digit FSSAI Reference Number**. SLA: **60 days** under FSS Licensing Regulations 2011. Status flow: Application → Inspection → Sample Testing (if applicable) → Approval / Rejection. Issued licence valid 1-5 years.</WRAP>
+===== Quick facts =====
+| **What you need** | 17-digit Reference Number |
+| **Official portal** | [[https://foscos.fssai.gov.in|foscos.fssai.gov.in]] |
+| **Cost** | Rs. 100 (Basic Registration) · Rs. 2,000-7,500 (State Licence) · Rs. 7,500 (Central Licence) |
+| **SLA** | 60 days under FSS Regulations 2011 |
+| **Validity** | 1-5 years (renewable) |
+| **Helpline** | **1800-112-100** (toll-free) |
+| **Email** | compliance@fssai.gov.in |
+| **Statutory base** | Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 |
+===== Step-by-step =====
+  - Visit foscos.fssai.gov.in → Track Application.
+  - Enter Reference Number + captcha.
+  - Status shows: Application → Inspection Scheduled → Inspection Done → Approved / Issued.
+  - If "Inspection Pending" beyond 30 days, contact Designated Officer of your district.
+  - If issued, download licence PDF (digitally signed).
+  - For **renewal**: same portal → Apply → Renewal → submit before expiry (no late renewal allowed).
+===== Real story from a citizen =====
+**What we hear from RTI Wiki users**: Sneha, a 29-year-old founder of a small bakery in Bengaluru, applied for FSSAI State Licence. Status said "Pending Inspection" for 78 days despite 60-day SLA. She filed an RTI to FSSAI Karnataka Designated Officer asking inspection status + reason for delay + projected issuance. Reply in 22 days revealed inspector visit was scheduled but cancelled twice without notice. Inspection done in 9 days; licence issued in 18 days.
+===== 7 reasons your status may be stuck =====
+  * **Inspection pending** — most common. Fix: physical visit to Designated Officer + RTI.
+  * **Sample test failed** (for high-risk food: dairy, meat). Fix: address quality issue + re-apply.
+  * **Documents incomplete** — proof of address, identity, NOC from premises owner. Fix: re-submit.
+  * **Wrong category selected** — Basic vs State vs Central based on turnover. Re-apply correctly.
+  * **Premises not ready for inspection** — sanitation/storage issues. Fix: rectify before re-inspection.
+  * **Renewal missed** — late renewal not allowed; fresh application needed. Fix: file fresh.
+===== Pro tips most don't know =====
+  * **Basic Registration** (turnover ≤ Rs. 12 lakh) takes only 7 days, no inspection. Most micro-businesses use this.
+  * **State Licence** (Rs. 12 lakh - 20 cr turnover) needs inspection — typically 30-60 days.
+  * **Central Licence** (above Rs. 20 cr OR e-commerce / multi-state operations) — 60-90 days.
+  * **Display FSSAI number** on your packaging mandatorily — non-compliance attracts penalties.
+  * **Annual returns** (Form D-1 + D-2) mandatory by 31 May each year — even nil returns. Penalty Rs. 100/day for late.
+===== Helpline + contact =====
+FSSAI: **1800-112-100** · compliance@fssai.gov.in · State FBO helplines vary · %%LegalRaasta%% and other intermediaries (avoid; direct via foscos cheaper)
+===== If status is delayed beyond SLA — file an RTI =====
+The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a **statutory right** under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in **30 days**.
+**File an RTI to**: //FSSAI Designated Officer (Centre/State based on category)//
+**Ask these 5 questions**:
+  - application status by reference
+  - inspection date + report
+  - sample-test results (if applicable)
+  - reason for delay
+  - projected issuance
+→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|Use our free AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a complete §6(1) application in 60 seconds. The Drafter pre-fills your name, address, fee statement, and the 5 questions above.
+→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|Or speak it]]** in हिन्दी / English / 9 other Indian languages via %%AwaazRTI%%.
+→ **For deeper case-law** on this scenario: [[:rti-for-trade-licence|Read the full RTI guide for trade licence]].
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Do all food businesses need FSSAI? ====
+Yes — if dealing with food in any way. Even home-based catering above Rs. 12 lakh turnover.
+==== Basic vs State vs Central — what threshold? ====
+Basic ≤ Rs. 12 L · State Rs. 12 L - 20 cr · Central > Rs. 20 cr OR multi-state OR e-commerce.
+==== Renewal — when? ====
+Apply 30-60 days before expiry. Late renewal NOT allowed; fresh application required.
+==== Penalties for non-compliance? ====
+Rs. 5,000-Rs. 5 lakh under FSS Act §57-59 + criminal prosecution for serious violations.
+==== Can I sell food online without FSSAI? ====
+No — Swiggy/Zomato/Amazon mandatorily require FSSAI for onboarding. Direct e-commerce too.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.
+  * **If status is normal** → wait the published SLA, then download/use your document
+  * **If status is delayed** → click [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] now; complete §6 application in 60 seconds
+  * **If status is rejected** → demand reasons under §4(1)(d) RTI Act; appeal/represent
+  * **For state-specific guidance** → see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state-by-state guide]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score your draft's win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📬 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html|PIO Reply Checker]]** — analyse evasive replies
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+  * 💰 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html|Fee Calculator]]** — state-wise fees
+  * 🔍 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-research.html|RTI Research]]** — AI Q&A from this site
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Master guide**: [[:rti-for-trade-licence|Full RTI for trade licence]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:state-rti-portals-directory|Pick your state]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **The RTI Act 2005**: [[:rti-act-2005-complete-guide|Complete guide]]
+  * **All status-check guides**: [[:check-status:start|All 25 status-check pages]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19
+  * Official portal (linked in Quick Facts)
+  * Statute referenced in Quick Facts
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>check status fssai licence status status-check citizen-help free-tool}}