{"id":831,"date":"2026-08-06T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/fssai-licence-basic-state-central-when-you-need-which\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T20:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:19:34","slug":"fssai-licence-basic-state-central-when-you-need-which","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/fssai-licence-basic-state-central-when-you-need-which\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI licence \u2014 Basic, State, Central \u2014 When you need which"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latest FSSAI Licence Categories (2026)<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>\nAnnual Turnover<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Basic FSSAI Registration<\/td>\nUp to \u20b91.5 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State FSSAI Licence<\/td>\nAbove \u20b91.5 Crore up to \u20b950 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Central FSSAI Licence<\/td>\nAbove \u20b950 Crore*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

*Certain businesses\u2014such as importers, exporters, and other specified food business operators\u2014may require a Central Licence irrespective of turnover, as per FSSAI regulations.<\/p>\n

Basic FSSAI Registration<\/h2>\n

This category is designed for small food businesses.<\/p>\n

Suitable For<\/p>\n

Home kitchens<\/p>\n

Street food vendors<\/p>\n

Tea & snack shops<\/p>\n

Small bakeries<\/p>\n

Petty retailers<\/p>\n

Home-based food manufacturers<\/p>\n

Annual Turnover<\/p>\n

Up to \u20b91.5 Crore<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/p>\n

Simple application process<\/p>\n

Low government fee<\/p>\n

Legal authorization to operate<\/p>\n

Suitable for startups and micro businesses<\/p>\n

State FSSAI Licence<\/h2>\n

Businesses that have expanded beyond the Basic Registration threshold generally require a State Licence.<\/p>\n

Suitable For<\/p>\n

Restaurants<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9s<\/p>\n

Cloud Kitchens<\/p>\n

Caterers<\/p>\n

Food Manufacturers<\/p>\n

Distributors<\/p>\n

Wholesalers<\/p>\n

Food Storage Units<\/p>\n

Annual Turnover<\/p>\n

Above \u20b91.5 Crore and up to \u20b950 Crore<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/p>\n

Supports business expansion<\/p>\n

Higher operational credibility<\/p>\n

Required for medium-sized food businesses<\/p>\n

Central FSSAI Licence<\/h2>\n

The Central Licence is generally applicable to:<\/p>\n

Businesses with annual turnover exceeding \u20b950 Crore<\/p>\n

Food Importers<\/p>\n

Food Exporters<\/p>\n

Large Manufacturers<\/p>\n

Large E-commerce Food Operators<\/p>\n

Businesses covered under specific FSSAI regulations<\/p>\n

Perpetual Licence System \u2013 A Major Reform<\/p>\n

One of the biggest changes introduced in 2026 is the move to a Perpetual FSSAI Licence\/Registration.<\/p>\n

For new registrations and licences issued on or after 1 April 2026:<\/p>\n

There is no fixed 1\u20135 year validity period.<\/p>\n

Businesses are required to pay the prescribed annual fee.<\/p>\n

Applicable annual returns\/compliances must be completed through the FoSCoS portal to keep the licence in good standing.<\/p>\n

Documents Generally Required<\/p>\n

Depending on the category, applicants may need:<\/p>\n

Aadhaar\/PAN<\/p>\n

Identity & Address Proof<\/p>\n

Business Address Proof<\/p>\n

Shop & Establishment details (where applicable)<\/p>\n

Food Category Details<\/p>\n

Layout Plan (for certain businesses)<\/p>\n

Equipment Details<\/p>\n

Water Analysis Report (where applicable)<\/p>\n

NOC\/Rent Agreement<\/p>\n

Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/p>\n

Many food businesses face delays because they:<\/p>\n

Apply under the wrong licence category.<\/p>\n

Do not update turnover after business growth.<\/p>\n

Upload incomplete documents.<\/p>\n

Ignore annual compliance requirements.<\/p>\n

Do not display the FSSAI Licence Number at their premises or on food labels where required.<\/p>\n

Why FSSAI Compliance Is Important<\/p>\n

A valid FSSAI Registration or Licence helps your business:<\/p>\n

Build customer trust<\/p>\n

Operate legally<\/p>\n

Partner with food delivery platforms<\/p>\n

Expand across India<\/p>\n

Avoid penalties and regulatory action<\/p>\n

Improve brand credibility<\/p>\n

How TaxaJ Can Help<\/p>\n

At TaxaJ, we provide complete assistance for:<\/p>\n

FSSAI Registration<\/p>\n

State Licence<\/p>\n

Central Licence<\/p>\n

Licence Modification<\/p>\n

Annual Compliance<\/p>\n

Our experts help you identify the correct licence category and complete the entire process efficiently.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/p>\n

The 2026 FSSAI reforms have made compliance easier for growing food businesses by increasing turnover limits and introducing a perpetual licensing framework. However, choosing the correct category is still essential.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re launching a cloud kitchen, opening a restaurant, manufacturing packaged foods, or selling through e-commerce platforms, obtaining the right FSSAI Registration or Licence is the first step toward building a compliant and trusted food business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Latest FSSAI Licence Categories (2026) Category Annual Turnover Basic FSSAI Registration Up to \u20b91.5 Crore State FSSAI Licence Above \u20b91.5 Crore up to \u20b950 Crore Central FSSAI Licence Above \u20b950 Crore* *Certain businesses\u2014such as importers, exporters, and other specified food business operators\u2014may require a Central Licence irrespective of turnover, as per FSSAI regulations. Basic FSSAI…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[349,351,347,352,348,350],"class_list":["post-831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-licenses-registration","tag-basic-fssai-registration","tag-central-fssai-licence","tag-fssai-licence-2026","tag-fssai-new-rules-2026","tag-fssai-registration-2026","tag-state-fssai-licence"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=831"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/831\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1431,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/831\/revisions\/1431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}