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FSSAI State License
Food licensing for medium-sized food businesses operating within a state
From ₹4,999/-*
+ 18% GST · no lock-in
An FSSAI State License is mandatory for medium-sized food businesses — manufacturers, restaurants, caterers and traders — operating within a single state above the basic-registration turnover.
We assess your category, prepare and validate every document, file the application and follow up with the licensing authority, so your food business stays fully compliant.
What the FSSAI State Licence is
Every food business in India must hold an FSSAI registration or licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The category depends on your annual turnover and scale. The FSSAI State Licence is the middle tier, required by medium-sized food businesses — typically those with annual turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore — operating within a single state.
The State Licence applies to manufacturers, processors, larger restaurants and hotels, wholesalers, distributors and storage units above the small-scale threshold. Below ₹12 lakh turnover a business needs only Basic Registration; above ₹20 crore or for multi-state/import-export operations a Central Licence is required.
Who needs a State Licence
- Food manufacturers and processing units with turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore.
- Restaurants, hotels, caterers and cloud kitchens above the small-scale threshold.
- Wholesalers, distributors, suppliers and retailers within the State Licence turnover band.
- Storage, transporter and re-packing units operating within one state.
Documents required
- Form B duly completed and signed.
- Photo ID and address proof of the proprietor/partners/directors.
- Proof of business premises (rent agreement / utility bill) and a layout plan of the unit.
- List of food products/categories to be handled.
- A food safety management plan, water test report (for manufacturers) and an authority letter for the nominated person.
Process, validity and timelines
We file your application on the FoSCoS portal with the correct Kind of Business, upload the documents, and respond to any clarifications from the State Food Safety Department. The licence can be issued for one to five years (you choose the term and the fee scales accordingly). State Licences are generally granted within a few weeks, subject to any inspection the department may order.
Penalties for operating without a licence
Running a food business without the required FSSAI licence is an offence that can attract a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment of up to six months. Non-compliance with hygiene and safety norms, mislabelling and substandard food carry their own penalties under the Act. Displaying your licence number on premises and packaging is mandatory. Renewing before expiry is essential — a lapsed licence means operating illegally.
Why TCC for your FSSAI State Licence
We pick the correct licence category for your turnover and operations, prepare the documentation and food-safety plan, file on FoSCoS, and track renewals so you are never caught with a lapsed licence — a clean, fixed-fee process with WhatsApp support.
What's included
- Eligibility and category assessment
- Document preparation and validation
- Filing of the FSSAI State License application
- Follow-up with the licensing authority
- License delivery
How we work
01
Assess category
We confirm State License eligibility.
02
Prepare docs
We compile and validate documents.
03
File
We submit the application to the authority.
04
License
You receive your FSSAI State License.
Documents we need
- PAN and identity proof of proprietor / partners / directors
- Proof of business address
- Food product / category list
- Layout plan of premises (where required)
- Water test report (for manufacturers, where applicable)
- Photographs and business constitution proof
Frequently asked
Who needs a State License?+
Food businesses with turnover above the basic registration limit but within the state-license threshold, operating within a single state, generally need a State License.
How long is it valid?+
FSSAI licenses can be issued for one to five years, as chosen at the time of application.
State or Central license?+
It depends on your turnover and operations. We assess and recommend the correct one before applying.
Who needs a State FSSAI licence?+
Medium food businesses with turnover between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 20 crore, including manufacturers, restaurants and traders operating within one state.
How long is it valid?+
One to five years, as chosen at application. Renew at least 30 days before expiry to avoid penalties.
What documents are required?+
Identity and address proof, business constitution, premises details, a food-safety management plan and the product list.
State or Central licence?+
Turnover up to Rs 20 crore with single-state operations needs a State licence; larger or multi-state and import-export businesses need a Central licence.
Must the licence number appear on packaging?+
Yes. The 14-digit FSSAI number must be displayed on packaging and at the premises.
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