As your food business grows, so do your compliance responsibilities. The FSSAI State License is the most common license in India, covering the vast majority of medium-sized restaurants, manufacturers, and storage units across all states.
A State License is mandatory for businesses with an annual turnover **between ₹12 Lakh and ₹20 Crore**. This includes:
Unlike Basic Registration, State Licenses trigger a mandatory 'Pre-Approval Inspection'. A Food Safety Officer will visit your unit to check for proper drainage, pest control measures, staff hygiene, and the separation of raw and cooked zones. Your facility must follow the standards laid out in 'Schedule 4' of the FSSAI Act.
You will need a dimensioned **Kitchen Layout Map**, an inventory of your machinery (HP and capacity), a list of food categories, and a water test report from an NABL-approved lab. Ensuring these are accurate is the key to avoiding delays.
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The annual fee ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 depending on the state and the nature of the business.
License Type: FSSAI Registration
Validity: 1 - 5 Years
Filing Time: 24 Hours
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How much is the government fee for a State License?
The annual fee ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 depending on the state and the nature of the business.
How long does it take to get a State License?
The typical processing time is 30 to 45 days, including the inspection and officer review cycle.
If I have multiple branches in one state, do I need one license?
No, each physical location requires its own FSSAI license. However, if you have a head office, that may need a separate marketing/trading license.