If you are closing your food business or selling it completely, it is legally required to surrender your FSSAI license. Simply letting the license expire is not recommended, as it remains in the system as a non-compliant entity.
In some cases, the Food Safety Officer may conduct a final inspection to ensure that the business has indeed ceased operations and all hygiene standards were maintained until the end.
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No, surrendering your license is usually free of charge on the FoSCoS portal.
License Type: FSSAI Registration
Validity: 1 - 5 Years
Filing Time: 24 Hours
Login to your account or create a new one on the Citizen Portal.
Browse services and select 'FSSAI Registration' from the list.
Make a secure online payment of the service fee.
Your application is submitted instantly to our team.
• 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.
Is there a fee to cancel an FSSAI license?
No, surrendering your license is usually free of charge on the FoSCoS portal.
Can I reactivate a cancelled license?
No, once a license is cancelled, you must apply for a fresh one if you decide to restart the business.
How long does the cancellation process take?
It is usually processed within 15–30 days after submission.