Central FSSAI License in India

FSSAI Central License is a food safety license issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to food business operators in specified central licensing categories, such as eligible food importers, large-scale manufacturers, and certain other food businesses. It ensures businesses comply with applicable food safety standards, hygiene requirements, and regulations for manufacturing, storage, distribution, import, or sale of food products.

FSSAI Central License is a mandatory food-safety authorization issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to food businesses that meet prescribed large-scale, import/export, multi-state, or special-category criteria, permitting them to legally manufacture, process, store, distribute, transport, import, or export food in India.

Who Needs FSSAI Central License

A Central License is generally required for businesses operating at a larger scale or in activities regulated directly by FSSAI, including:

Merchant Exporter
Import & Export
Manufacturing
Multi-State Suppliers
Dairy Unit
Wholesalers
Transporters

Documents required for FSSAI Central License

PAN card copy of the company
PAN card copy of Proprietor/Partner/ all director
Aadhar Card copy/proprietor/Partner /Director
Rent agreement copy of premises & electricity bill copy.
IEC code copy if import & export
GST certificate copy
List of food items
List of machine details if Manufacturing

Benefits of FSSAI Central License

Legal Compliance: FSSAI license is mandatory for all food business Operators to meet applicable FSSAI licensing requirements and operate legally.
Business Credibility: Builds trust among customers, suppliers, distributors, and business partners.
Import and Export Facilitation: Supports eligible food businesses involved in importing or exporting food products, subject to other applicable requirements.
Business Expansion: Helps eligible businesses operate across markets and expand their business activities in accordance with applicable licensing conditions.