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If your food business has a turnover of ₹20 Crore or more, imports/exports food products, or operates across multiple states, a Central FSSAI License is mandatory. TaxFillingIndia’s CA/CS team handles the entire Form-B filing and FoSCoS submission for you — 100% online.
A Central FSSAI License is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to businesses operating at a large scale — typically those with an annual turnover of ₹20 Crore or more, or businesses engaged in import/export of food products.
Unlike a State license, there’s no cap on the number of establishments a Central license can cover. Fees depend on your number of business locations and turnover slab, and can be paid entirely online.
The license is non-refundable once issued — which is exactly why getting your Form-B application right on the first attempt matters. Our CA/CS team verifies every document before submission to avoid rejections.
Not sure which FSSAI license your business needs? Here’s how they compare.
A Central license isn’t just a legal formality — it unlocks scale, trust, and market access.
Any one of these conditions makes a Central license mandatory for your business.
Built for food businesses that have outgrown a single-state, small-scale license.
Our CA/CS team handles everything end-to-end. You just provide the documents.
Keep these handy — our team will guide you through uploading every document securely.
Pro Tip: The Central license fee is non-refundable once submitted. Our CA team verifies every document against your turnover slab and product list before filing, to ensure zero rejections.
Still unsure which license applies to you? This table settles it.
| Feature | Central License | State License | Basic Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicable Turnover | ₹20 Cr & above | ₹12 lakh – ₹20 Cr | Up to ₹12 lakh |
| Import/Export | Mandatory ✓ | Not eligible ✗ | Not eligible ✗ |
| Establishment Cap | No limit ✓ | Single state only | Single premise only |
| Multi-State Operations | Allowed ✓ | Not allowed ✗ | Not allowed ✗ |
| Issuing Authority | FSSAI (Central) | State Food Authority | State/Local Authority |
| Validity | 1–5 Years | 1–5 Years | 1–5 Years |
| Filing Complexity | Moderate–High | Moderate | Low |
| Best Suited For | Large-scale, PAN-India operators | Mid-size single-state businesses | Small vendors & petty businesses |
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Everything you need to know about Central FSSAI licensing in India.
Businesses with an annual turnover of ₹20 Crore or more, importers/exporters of food products, operators with 100+ vending machines, or those operating across multiple states need a Central license instead of a State license.
No. Once the fee is paid and the application is submitted, it is non-refundable — which is exactly why accurate filing on the first attempt matters. Our CA team verifies documents before submission to avoid this risk.
We initiate the filing process the same day your documents are received. Actual approval timelines depend on FSSAI/FoSCoS processing, which typically ranges from a few weeks depending on inspection requirements.
Yes. A Central license itself must be applied for individually per state of operation, with all vending agencies, warehouses, and machine details listed in that state’s specific application.
Operating without the correct FSSAI license is a compliance violation that can attract penalties up to ₹5 lakh and potential seizure of food stock. It’s important to upgrade to a Central license as soon as your turnover crosses the threshold.
Typically no — once your turnover or operations cross the Central threshold, you’re required to upgrade from a State license to a Central one for the relevant business activity, rather than holding both simultaneously.
You can choose to register your Central FSSAI License for a period between 1 and 5 years at the time of application. Longer validity periods reduce renewal frequency but require a higher one-time government fee.
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