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FSSAI Food Business Categories: Choosing Your Kind of Business

Confused about FSSAI categories? Learn how to differentiate between Manufacturer, Marketer, Retailer, and Food Service to choose the right KoB.

The Category Guide: What 'Kind of Business' Are You?

Selecting the correct 'Kind of Business' (KoB) is the most critical part of the FSSAI application. Choosing wrongly can lead to the wrong fee being paid and the license being rejected by the officer during validation.

1. Manufacturing / Processing

Select this if you are physically changing the state of food. This includes baking, frying, pickling, or even grinding spices. Key Factor: Production capacity (kg or liters per day).

2. Trade / Retail / Wholesale

  • Retailer: Selling directly to consumers (Grocery shops, Supermarkets).
  • Wholesaler: Selling in bulk to other businesses.
  • Marketer: Selling products manufactured by others under your own brand name.

3. Food Service (Hospitality)

This covers anyone serving prepared food for consumption.

  • Restaurant/Cafe: Includes seating and dining services.
  • Caterer: Institutional or party catering services.
  • Cloud Kitchen: Delivery-only models with no seating.

4. Storage / Warehouse

If your primary activity handles storing food items in bulk without any sales or manufacturing at that location, you fall under the Warehouse/Cold Storage category.

Find your fit. Pragati Services helps you navigate these definitions to ensure your 14-digit number covers every activity your business performs.

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In-Depth Summary: FSSAI Food Business Categories: Choosing Your Kind of Business

To apply for FSSAI Food Business Categories: Choosing Your Kind of Business, you need a valid Aadhaar, PAN card, and business proof. Registration is handled online via Pragati Services with an expected approval timeline of 3-7 working days.
⚡ Quick Guide (Zero-Click Answer)

Yes! A single FSSAI license can cover multiple KoBs (e.g., you can be a Manufacturer AND a Wholesaler at the same location).

REQUIRED DOCS
  • Aadhaar/PAN Card of Proprietor
  • Business Address Proof / NOC
  • Passport Size Photograph
SERVICE DETAILS

License Type: FSSAI Registration

Validity: 1 - 5 Years

Filing Time: 24 Hours

How We Work

1. Login or Register

Login to your account or create a new one on the Citizen Portal.

2. Select FSSAI

Browse services and select 'FSSAI Registration' from the list.

3. Pay Service Fee

Make a secure online payment of the service fee.

4. Submit Application

Your application is submitted instantly to our team.

What happens next?

• An invoice is automatically generated and available for your records.

• 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.

Knowledge Database (FAQs)

Yes! A single FSSAI license can cover multiple KoBs (e.g., you can be a Manufacturer AND a Wholesaler at the same location).

A home baker is technically a 'Manufacturer' (if their turnover is <12L, it's a Basic Registration in the manufacturing category).

Yes, if you buy bulk products (like sugar or pulses) and put them into smaller branded packets, you must select 'Repacker/Relabeller' as your KoB.

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