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Get FSSAI registration for your food processing unit. Complete guide on license types, compliance requirements, and application process. Apply via Pragati Services.

FSSAI License for Food Processing Unit – Complete Guide (2026)

Food processing is one of India's fastest-growing sectors, with the government actively promoting it through schemes like PMKSY and the Mega Food Parks initiative. Whether you run a flour mill, oil extraction unit, spice grinding facility, fruit pulp processing plant, or any food transformation business, FSSAI licensing is mandatory for legal operations.

What Qualifies as a Food Processing Unit?

Any establishment that transforms raw agricultural products into food items for human consumption is classified as a food processing unit. This includes:

  • Grain milling (atta, maida, besan, rice mills)
  • Oil extraction and refining
  • Spice grinding and packaging
  • Fruit and vegetable processing (juices, pulps, canned foods)
  • Dairy processing (paneer, ghee, flavored milk)
  • Meat and poultry processing
  • Bakery product manufacturing
  • Ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food production

License Types for Food Processing Units

License TypeCriteriaBest For
Basic RegistrationTurnover up to ₹12 LakhVery small processing units, home-based processing
State LicenseTurnover ₹12 Lakh – ₹20 CroreSmall-to-medium processing facilities
Central LicenseTurnover above ₹20 Crore or capacity >2 MT/dayLarge processing plants, exporters

Documents Required

  • Photo and identity proof of the owner/directors
  • Company/firm registration documents
  • Factory/unit address proof with layout plan
  • Product list with raw materials and processing methods
  • Food safety management system (FSMS) documentation
  • Water test report from NABL-accredited laboratory
  • NOC from State Pollution Control Board
  • List of processing equipment and machinery
  • Product testing reports from accredited labs

Key Compliance Requirements

  • Schedule 4 Compliance – General hygiene and sanitation requirements for all processing units
  • FSMS/HACCP – Systematic food safety management for medium and large units
  • Product Standards – Each processed food product must meet FSSAI's quality parameters
  • Traceability – Complete batch-wise tracking from raw material sourcing to finished goods
  • Labeling – Nutritional information, ingredients, allergens, manufacturing date, and best-before date
  • Waste Management – Proper disposal of processing waste per environmental regulations

Government Schemes for Food Processing

The Indian government offers several incentives for food processing businesses:

  • PMKSY – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana for infrastructure development
  • Mega Food Parks – Subsidized land and infrastructure for food processing clusters
  • MSME Subsidies – Capital subsidy and credit guarantee for small food processors
  • PLI Scheme – Production Linked Incentive for food processing sector

Having valid FSSAI registration is a prerequisite for availing most of these government schemes.

Apply Through Pragati Services

  1. Create your Pragati account at the citizen portal
  2. Select the appropriate FSSAI license type based on your processing capacity
  3. Upload all required documents and processing details
  4. Pay the applicable fee (starting from ₹850)
  5. Our experts file your application professionally
  6. Receive your license upon successful processing

Get your food processing unit fully compliant and ready for growth. Apply through Pragati Services →

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• You can track the live status of your application in the 'My Applications' section.

• Our dedicated Pragati support team will contact you within 4–5 hours to collect the required documents and complete the processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about FSSAI registration in India

Yes, even small-scale food processing units like flour mills require at least FSSAI Basic Registration if turnover is below ₹12 lakh.

Yes, any transformation of raw agricultural products into food items for sale requires FSSAI registration.

Yes, you can list all food categories processed at your unit under a single FSSAI license.

In FSSAI terms, both are treated similarly. Processing involves transforming raw materials, while manufacturing involves creating finished products. Both require FSSAI licensing.

Central License typically takes 60-90 days due to mandatory facility inspections. Pragati Services ensures error-free filing to minimize delays.

Yes, schemes like PMKSY and Mega Food Parks offer subsidies. FSSAI registration is usually a prerequisite for applying to these schemes.

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