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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(fssai documents, food licence documents, fssai registration documents, foscos documents)
+metatag-description=(Documents for FSSAI Basic Registration / State Licence / Central Licence. PAN + address + premises proof + product list.)}}
+====== Documents required for FSSAI food licence (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** FSSAI licence required for any food business. Three categories: **Basic Registration** (turnover ≤ Rs. 12 lakh, Rs. 100 fee), **State Licence** (Rs. 12 lakh - 20 cr, Rs. 2,000-7,500 fee), **Central Licence** (> Rs. 20 cr OR multi-state, Rs. 7,500). Documents vary by category. Apply at foscos.fssai.gov.in.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **PAN of business / individual** — Mandatory for all categories
+  * **Aadhaar of authorised signatory** — Identity proof
+  * **Proof of business address** — Property tax receipt OR rent agreement OR electricity bill
+  * **Form A (Basic) / Form B (State + Central) signed** — Application form; download from foscos.fssai.gov.in
+  * **Authority letter from authorised signatory** — For partnership / company
+  * **Photograph (passport size)** — Recent, white background
+  * **Layout plan of premises** — For State + Central — showing equipment placement, hygiene zones
+  * **List of products to be manufactured / sold** — For State + Central
+  * **Water test report (BIS lab certified)** — For Central licence — manufacturing units
+  * **Source of raw material** — For State + Central
+  * **NOC from local body / municipal corp** — For premises usage
+  * **Form IX (nomination of person)** — For State + Central — nominate Food Safety Supervisor
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Partnership deed / %%MoA%%-%%AoA%%** — For respective entity types
+  * **Import/Export Code (IEC)** — For exporters/importers
+  * **Certificate of incorporation** — For companies
+  * **Recall plan** — For Central licence (mandatory)
+  * **NOC from Pollution Control Board** — For manufacturing units
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **Basic Registration**: turnover ≤ Rs. 12 lakh, Rs. 100 fee, 7 days, no inspection.
+  * **State Licence**: turnover Rs. 12 lakh - 20 cr, Rs. 2,000-7,500 fee, 30-60 days, inspection mandatory.
+  * **Central Licence**: > Rs. 20 cr OR multi-state OR e-commerce, Rs. 7,500 fee, 60-90 days.
+  * **Validity**: 1-5 years (you choose at application; longer = higher fee).
+  * **Display FSSAI number** on packaging mandatorily under FSS Regulations 2011.
+  * **Annual returns** (Form D-1 + D-2) by 31 May — even nil returns. Penalty Rs. 100/day late.
+  * **FBO (Food Business Operator) Helpline**: 1800-112-100.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online at [[https://foscos.fssai.gov.in|foscos.fssai.gov.in]] → Apply for Licence/Registration.
+→ Official source: [[https://www.fssai.gov.in/cms/license-registration.php|https://www.fssai.gov.in/cms/license-registration.php]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If FSSAI application is delayed beyond 60 days, file RTI to FSSAI Designated Officer for inspection status + sample test results + reason for hold.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: Do all food businesses need FSSAI?** — Yes if dealing with food in any way. Even home-based catering above Rs. 12 lakh turnover.
+  * **Q: Basic / State / Central — which?** — Based on turnover: Basic ≤ Rs. 12 L, State Rs. 12 L - 20 cr, Central > Rs. 20 cr OR multi-state OR e-commerce.
+  * **Q: Renewal — when?** — Apply 30-60 days before expiry. Late renewal NOT allowed; fresh application required.
+  * **Q: Penalties for non-compliance?** — Rs. 5,000-Rs. 5 lakh under FSS Act §57-59 + criminal prosecution.
+  * **Q: Can I sell food online without FSSAI?** — No — Swiggy/Zomato/Amazon mandatorily require FSSAI. Direct e-commerce too.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== 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 draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:fssai-licence-status|How to check fssai licence status]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-trade-licence|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>fssai licence documents-checklist citizen-help}}