Quick Summary
Documents for FSSAI vary by license type. Basic Registration needs ID proof + address proof (5 documents). State License needs 10–12 documents including FSMS plan and premises layout. Central License needs 15+ documents including incorporation proof and multi-state unit list.
Basic Registration
Turnover < ₹12 Lakh
State License
₹12L – ₹20 Crore
Central License
> ₹20 Crore / Multi-State
How to Decide Which FSSAI License You Need
The type of FSSAI registration you apply for determines which documents you need. The decision is based on your annual food business turnover and operational scale:
| Annual Turnover | License Type | Form to Fill | Govt Fee |
|---|
| Below ₹12 Lakh | Basic Registration | Form A | ₹100/year |
| ₹12 Lakh – ₹20 Crore | State License | Form B | ₹2,000–₹5,000/year |
| Above ₹20 Crore OR multi-state operations | Central License | Form B | ₹7,500/year |
💡 Note: For import/export food businesses, APEDA-registered units, and food businesses operating on railways, airports, or ports — a Central License is mandatory regardless of turnover.
Documents Required for FSSAI Basic Registration
Basic Registration (Form A) has the simplest document requirement. If your food business — be it a tea stall, home baker, small tiffin service, kirana store, or small dhaba — has annual turnover below ₹12 lakh, this is your license type.
📋 Basic Registration — Mandatory Documents
✓Photo ID of Proprietor — Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, or Passport. Any one is sufficient.Required
✓Passport-Size Photograph — Recent colour photograph of the business owner/applicant.Required
✓Business Address Proof — Electricity bill, telephone bill, water bill (not older than 3 months), or rent agreement for the business premises.Required
✓Self-Declaration / Form A — Filled and signed declaration of the food business operator.Required
✓NOC from Landlord — If the business premises are rented, a No Objection Certificate from the property owner. Required in most states.If Rented
Documents Required for FSSAI State License
The State License applies to medium-scale food businesses — restaurants, cafes, small manufacturers, cold storage units, food wholesalers, and others with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore. The document requirement is more detailed.
📋 State License — All Documents
✓PAN Card of Proprietor / All Partners / All DirectorsRequired
✓Photo ID of Applicant — Aadhaar card, Passport, or Voter IDRequired
✓Passport-Size Photograph — Of the proprietor or authorised signatoryRequired
✓Business Premises Proof — Rent agreement + electricity bill, or property ownership deedRequired
✓NOC from Property Owner — If premises are rented/leasedIf Rented
✓NOC from Municipality / Local Body — Permission from local authority to operate food businessRequired
✓Blueprint / Layout Plan of Premises — Sketch or blueprint showing the layout of the food processing/handling area, dimensions, entry/exit pointsRequired
✓List of Food Products — Complete list of food items to be manufactured, processed, stored, or soldRequired
✓Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan — Written document covering hygiene procedures, HACCP principles, pest control, and staff trainingRequired
✓Business Constitution Document — Partnership deed (for partnership firm), Memorandum & Articles of Association + Certificate of Incorporation (for Pvt Ltd/LLP), or Udyam Registration certificate (for MSME)As Applicable
✓Water Test Report — From an NABL-accredited lab, confirming potable water standard (IS 10500), if using borewell/tanker waterIf Non-Municipal Water
✓List of Machinery and Equipment — For manufacturing and processing units — list of equipment with installed capacityManufacturing Only
✓Certificate of Analysis (CoA) — Lab test certificate for each food product (for packaged food manufacturers)Packaged Foods
Documents Required for FSSAI Central License
Central License is for large food businesses — annual turnover above ₹20 crore, businesses operating across multiple states, import/export operations, and businesses in regulated categories like baby food, health supplements, and mineral water.
📋 Central License — All Documents
✓All State License Documents — (refer to the list above)Required
✓Certificate of Incorporation — From Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for companies. PAN of the company.Required
✓List of All Business Premises — Complete list of all locations across India covered under this Central LicenseRequired
✓Import Export Code (IEC) — Issued by DGFT, for import/export food businessesImport/Export Only
✓APEDA Registration Certificate — For food export businesses registered with APEDAExport Businesses
✓Annual Turnover Declaration — Signed by CA / auditor confirming turnover exceeds ₹20 croreRequired
✓BIS Certification — For packaged drinking water (IS 14543), mineral water (IS 13428) — mandatory before Central LicenseWater Plants
✓NOC from Pollution Control Board — For manufacturing units with potential effluent dischargeManufacturers
Business-Type Specific Additional Documents
| Business Type | Additional Documents Needed |
|---|
| Restaurant / Dhaba / Cloud Kitchen | Menu list, premises layout, health certificate of food handlers |
| Dairy Farm / Milk Processing | Milk production capacity, veterinary health certificate, cold chain facility proof |
| Packaged Water Plant | BIS licence (IS 14543), source water test report, treatment plant details |
| Food Export Business | IEC code, APEDA registration, importer country-specific certificates |
| Baby Food / Infant Formula | Clinical evidence of safety, special category approval from FSSAI |
| Health Supplements / Nutraceuticals | Product composition, clinical trial data, FSSAI special category clearance |
| Organic Food Business | Organic certification from APEDA/NPOP/PGS accredited body |
| Cold Storage Unit | Capacity details, temperature maintenance logs, AGMARK registration (if applicable) |
| Home-Based Food Business | Self-declaration form, residential address proof (serves as business address) |
- File Format: PDF or JPG/JPEG. PNG is also accepted on the FoSCoS portal.
- File Size: Maximum 1–2 MB per document. Compress large files before uploading.
- Language: Documents in regional languages must be accompanied by a self-certified English translation.
- Validity: Address proof documents should not be older than 3 months from the date of application.
- Scans: Should be clear, legible, and show all four corners of the document.
- Photos: Passport-size photos should be recent (not older than 6 months), white/light background preferred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are required for FSSAI Basic Registration?+
For FSSAI Basic Registration: Aadhaar card or PAN card (ID proof), one passport-size photograph, proof of business address (rent agreement or utility bill), and a completed Form A with declaration. If the premises are rented, an NOC from the landlord is also needed. These 4–5 documents are typically sufficient.
Is a NOC from municipality required for FSSAI?+
Yes, an NOC from the local municipality or Municipal Corporation is required for State and Central License applications. For Basic Registration, this NOC is generally not required. The municipality NOC confirms that your food business premises comply with local zoning and public health regulations.
What is an FSMS plan and how do I prepare it?+
An FSMS (Food Safety Management System) plan is a written document describing your food safety procedures. For State License, it typically needs to cover: hygiene and sanitation practices, personal hygiene of food handlers, pest control measures, storage and temperature control, HACCP principles (hazard analysis), and record-keeping. ClearlyComply provides a ready-made FSMS template as part of the State License service.
Do I need GST registration for FSSAI?+
GST registration is not a mandatory document for FSSAI registration. However, if your business already has GST registration, the GSTIN number may be entered optionally in the FSSAI application. Basic Registration applicants (below ₹12 lakh turnover) often do not have GST registration, and that is perfectly acceptable.
Can I get FSSAI with Aadhaar as the only ID proof?+
Yes. Aadhaar card is accepted as a valid ID proof for FSSAI Basic Registration. For State and Central License, PAN card of the proprietor is additionally required. If your Aadhaar is linked to your PAN, that simplifies the verification process significantly.