Every food business operating in India needs to hold a valid FSSAI registration or license — and just as importantly, keep it renewed. Operating with an expired license can lead to penalties and unwanted disruption to your business.
Registration, State License, or Central License?
FSSAI recognises different categories depending on the scale and nature of your food business — a Basic Registration for small businesses, a State License for medium-sized businesses operating within one state, and a Central License for larger businesses, importers/exporters, or those operating across multiple states.
As your business grows — in turnover, production capacity, or geographic reach — you may need to move from one category to another, not just renew within the same one.
Plan ahead for renewal
Renewal applications are generally expected to be filed before the current registration or license expires. Waiting until the last moment increases the risk of a gap in validity, especially if any documentation needs to be corrected or updated.
Keep your details current
If your business address, ownership, or activities have changed since your last filing, these need to be reflected through a modification request — renewal alone doesn't update outdated details.
How we help
We track renewal timelines for our food business clients, prepare the required documentation, and handle the filing so you can focus on running your business without worrying about compliance deadlines.