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FSSAI License Eligibility Criteria: Who Needs Which License?

Check your FSSAI eligibility in minutes. Learn the turnover, capacity, and business type criteria for Basic, State, and Central FSSAI licenses.

Am I Eligible? Decoding FSSAI Categories

Eligibility for FSSAI isn't just about turnover; it's about the scale and nature of your operations. Knowing exactly where you fit in the FSSAI hierarchy is the first step toward a successful application.

1. Basic Registration Eligibility

  • Turnover less than ₹12 Lakh per year.
  • Petty manufacturers (Production capacity < 100 kg/ltr per day).
  • Small-scale retailers, marketers, and distributors.
  • Small-scale caterers and temporary stall holders.

2. State License Eligibility

  • Turnover between ₹12 Lakh and ₹20 Crore per year.
  • Meat units (Processing > 2 large animals or 10 small animals per day).
  • Daily milk processing between 501 and 50,000 liters.
  • Hotels rated 3-star and below.

3. Central License Eligibility

  • Turnover exceeding ₹20 Crore per year.
  • All Importers and Exporters regardless of size.
  • All 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs).
  • Proprietary foods (Novel foods with no historical safety data).
  • Units located in Seaports, Airports, and Defense premises.

Still confused? Pragati Services provides a free Eligibility Audit. Just tell us your business profile, and we'll tell you your mandatory category.

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FAQs

If you have a head office and units in multiple states, you generally need one Central License for the head office and separate licenses/registrations for each unit.

No, all 5-star and 4-star hotels are mandatory Central FSSAI License categories.

Yes, if your business expands and crosses the capacity/turnover limits, you must apply for a 'Modification' to stay in the correct category.

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