India is a massive market for international food brands. To import any food item, you must navigate the FSSAI's rigorous custom clearance and licensing process.
All importers are categorized under 'Central License'. This license allows you to file for an 'Import Clearance' once your shipment arrives at an Indian port/airport.
Many foreign brands don't have FSSAI numbers printed. Importers are allowed to use 'Supplementary Stickers' in bonded warehouses to add the FSSAI logo and importer details before the goods enter the domestic market.
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Small quantities for personal consumption generally don't require FSSAI, but commercial imports always do.
License Type: FSSAI Registration
Validity: 1 - 5 Years
Filing Time: 24 Hours
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• 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.
Can I import food for personal use without FSSAI?
Small quantities for personal consumption generally don't require FSSAI, but commercial imports always do.
What happens if a sample fails the lab test?
The goods may be ordered for 'Direct Export' back to the source or ordered to be destroyed.
Do I need an IEC to import food?
Yes, an Import Export Code (IEC) is mandatory for any commercial inward shipment.