Who this service is for
Food manufacturers, processors, restaurants, retailers, distributors or transporters.
Food importers, exporters or e-commerce food businesses where applicable.
Small food businesses needing basic registration depending on eligibility.
Businesses that need help identifying whether registration, state licence or central licence applies.
Key requirements and eligibility
Kind of food business and business activity details.
Premises address and operational information.
Turnover/capacity details relevant to category selection.
Applicant/entity documents and responsible person details.
FoSCoS application details and declarations.
Documents and information generally required
Applicant / Entity
- Identity and address information
- Entity proof where applicable
- Responsible person details
Food Business
- Kind of business
- Premises address proof
- Food category/activity details
- Capacity or turnover information where relevant
Licence-specific
- Additional documents may vary by food activity, premises and registration/licence category
How the process works
01. Food activity mapping
Identify the kind of food business and operating model.
02. Category assessment
Review whether basic registration, state licence or central licence may apply.
03. Document preparation
Prepare applicant, premises and food activity documents.
04. FoSCoS filing
Assist with online application filing and upload of required details.
05. Authority query support
Support responses if the licensing or registration authority raises queries.
06. Renewal/compliance planning
Track future renewal and compliance requirements where applicable.
Benefits and why it matters
Supports legal operation of eligible food business activities.
Helps choose the correct category based on business facts.
Creates a formal food business registration or licence record where approved.
Supports future renewal, modification and food safety compliance planning.
Things to consider
The correct FSSAI category cannot be assigned without activity, turnover, capacity and location details.
Food safety registration/licence requirements are activity-specific.
FSSAI/FoSCoS authority decisions and queries are outside adviser control.
Timeline note: Processing depends on category, document readiness, authority review, inspection/query requirements and FoSCoS portal status.
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FoSCoS is the Food Safety Compliance System used for FSSAI licensing and registration services.
No. Category depends on the kind of business, turnover, capacity, location and food activity.
BlinkBizIndia can help assess the category after reviewing your food activity and business facts.
Food business licences/registrations may require renewal or modification depending on the approval and business changes.
FSSAI eligibility tables indicate central licence applicability for certain import activities; the exact category should be checked based on the business.
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