rti-for-fssai-licence
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FSSAI food licence delayed — RTI to designated officer
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
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.
Related reading
Sources
- FSS Act 2006. FSS (Licensing) Regulations 2011. FoSCoS portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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