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+metatag-keywords=(apply fssai licence, fssai registration, food licence apply, foscos.fssai.gov.in, food business operator)
+metatag-description=(Apply at foscos.fssai.gov.in. Three categories by turnover: Basic Reg <Rs 12L (Rs 100/yr), State <Rs 20Cr (Rs 2-5K), Central >Rs 20Cr (Rs 7.5K).)
+}}
+====== How to apply for FSSAI licence / registration — Food Business (2026) ======
+{{:social:auto:how-to-apply-fssai-licence.png?direct&1200 |How to apply for FSSAI licence / registration — Food Business (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** FSSAI licence/registration is **mandatory for any food business operator (FBO) — manufacturer, processor, packer, distributor, retailer, restaurant, caterer, transporter**. Apply at **%%FoSCoS%% portal foscos.fssai.gov.in**. Three tiers by **turnover**: **Basic Registration** (turnover < Rs 12L) — Rs 100/year; **State Licence** (Rs 12L–Rs 20Cr) — Rs 2,000–5,000/year; **Central Licence** (>Rs 20Cr or import/export or e-commerce) — Rs 7,500/year. **Issuance: 7-30 days** depending on category.
+</WRAP>
+===== Who can apply (eligibility) =====
+  * Any food business operator (manufacturer, packer, distributor, retailer, etc.)
+  * Indian entity OR foreign FBO with India operations
+  * Turnover bracket determines licence type
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **Visit foscos.fssai.gov.in** — Click "Apply for Licence/Registration".
+  - **Determine your category** — Use the in-portal eligibility tool. Basic Reg / State Lic / Central Lic.
+  - **Sign up + verify mobile** — OTP-based account creation.
+  - **Fill Form A (Basic) or Form B (State/Central)** — Business details, FBO type, products, capacity, address, ownership.
+  - **Upload documents** — Aadhaar + PAN of proprietor/partners, address proof, list of food products, NOC from local authority (Central only), water test report (manufacturers), pest control contract.
+  - **Pay fee online** — Rs 100/year (Basic) · Rs 2K-5K/year (State) · Rs 7.5K/year (Central). Pay for 1-5 years upfront.
+  - **Submit + receive ARN** — Application Reference Number. Status tracking via %%FoSCoS%%.
+  - **Inspection (State/Central)** — Designated officer visits premises within 30 days. Photos + premise compliance.
+  - **Issuance** — Basic Reg: 7 days · State Lic: 30 days · Central Lic: 30-60 days.
+  - **Display FSSAI number** — Mandatory on packaging + invoices + premises board. 14-digit licence number.
+===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline =====
+  * **Online portal:** [[https://foscos.fssai.gov.in|%%FoSCoS%%]]
+  * **Offline:** FBO consultants, FSSAI-empanelled agencies — but self-application via %%FoSCoS%% works fine.
+  * **Fee:** **Basic Reg: Rs 100/year** · **State Lic: Rs 2,000-5,000/year** · **Central Lic: Rs 7,500/year**
+  * **Timeline:** **Basic: 7 days** · **State: 30 days** · **Central: 30-60 days**
+===== What documents to keep ready =====
+See our complete checklist: [[:documents:fssai-licence|Documents required for fssai licence]] — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * **Wrong category chosen** — turnover threshold determines category. Choosing higher = higher fee + extra inspection.
+  * **Premise not compliant** — water test, pest control, hygiene records mandatory before inspection.
+  * **No NOC from local authority** — Central Licence requires Pollution Board / Municipal NOC.
+  * **Renewal forgotten** — renew 30 days before expiry; lapse = re-apply (longer + costlier).
+===== If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO details + your case:** [[:rti-for-trade-licence|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
+**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:fssai-licence-status|How to check status guide]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Do home bakers / Cloud kitchens need FSSAI? ====
+Yes — Basic Registration mandatory if turnover > Rs 12L/year. Below: voluntary but recommended.
+==== How many years can I pre-pay? ====
+Up to 5 years. Bigger discount for longer tenure.
+==== Renewal — same as fresh? ====
+No — simpler form B-Renew. Same documents. Apply 30 days before expiry.
+==== Multiple premises — one licence? ====
+No — separate licence per premises. Central licence may cover multiple if same FBO.
+==== Application stuck > 30 days? ====
+Grievance at fssai.gov.in/cms/grievances OR RTI to State Food Safety Commissioner.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Apply at **%%FoSCoS%%** (https://foscos.fssai.gov.in). Fee: **Basic Reg: Rs 100/year** · **State Lic: Rs 2,000-5,000/year** · **Central Lic: Rs 7,500/year**. Timeline: **Basic: 7 days** · **State: 30 days** · **Central: 30-60 days**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **Start your application:** [[https://foscos.fssai.gov.in|%%FoSCoS%%]]
+  * **Document checklist first:** [[:documents:fssai-licence|Required documents]]
+  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:fssai-licence-status|Status check guide]]
+  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-trade-licence|File an RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
+  * **Browse all how-to-apply guides:** [[:how-to-apply:start|All 25 application guides]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:check-status:start|How to check status — 25 high-traffic services]]
+  * [[:documents:start|Documents required — 30 checklists]]
+  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|All state RTI portals]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Official portal: https://foscos.fssai.gov.in
+  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
+  * Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>how-to-apply fssai-licence citizen-services rti-fallback}}