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FSSAI State License

For restaurants, cloud kitchens, hotels, caterers, and food manufacturers with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore. The most common FSSAI license in India.

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State License

The Standard FSSAI License for Most Food Businesses

FSSAI State License is required for food businesses operating within a single state with annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore. This is the most common license type — covering restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, catering services, food manufacturers, and more.

Unlike Basic Registration, State License requires a physical inspection of your premises by a Food Safety Officer. We help you prepare for inspection and coordinate the visit to ensure smooth approval.

🍽️ Who Needs State License?

✓Restaurants & Cafés
✓Cloud Kitchens
✓Hotels & Guest Houses
✓Catering Services
✓Food Manufacturers
✓Dhabas & Tiffin Centers
✓Food Distributors
✓Bakeries & Sweet Shops
Documents

Documents Required for State License

Identity & Address

Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and address proof of proprietor / directors / partners.

Premises Proof

Rent agreement or property ownership documents. Layout plan / blueprint of the food premises.

Business Documents

Business registration certificate, partnership deed, or MOA/AOA as applicable. GST certificate if registered.

Food Safety Plan

List of food products, food safety management plan (or declaration), and water quality test report (for manufacturers).

Premises Photos

Clear photographs of the food business premises — kitchen, storage area, entry, signage, and equipment.

NOC (If Required)

NOC from local municipality or panchayat in some states. Fire NOC for large establishments. We guide you on state-specific requirements.

Process

State License in 30–60 Days

Physical inspection included — we prepare you completely

1

Document Collection

We provide precise checklist. You share documents digitally — no physical submission needed.

2

Application Filing

We file on FoSCoS portal with correct food categories, business details, and all required uploads.

3

Inspection Preparation

We brief you on what inspectors check, how to arrange your premises, and required records to keep.

4

Inspection & Approval

Food Safety Officer visits your premises. We follow up on the application until license is issued.

5

License Certificate

Official FSSAI State License certificate issued and delivered digitally. Valid for 1–5 years.

📋 Key Facts

Eligibility₹12L – ₹20Cr turnover
Govt Fee₹2,000 – ₹5,000/yr
Our Fee₹2,999 (all incl.)
Processing30–60 working days
Validity1 to 5 years
InspectionRequired
Annual ReturnRequired (by 31 May)
Apply for State License — ₹2,999
FAQ

State License FAQs

No. You must have a valid FSSAI license before starting any food business operations. Operating without FSSAI is illegal and can result in penalties up to ₹5 lakh and forced closure. However, we process State License applications as fast as possible — apply and we'll guide you on managing your timeline.
A Food Safety Officer visits your premises and checks: cleanliness and hygiene, proper storage of food materials, pest control measures, employee health and hygiene records, kitchen equipment condition, water quality, food labeling compliance, and record maintenance. We prepare you thoroughly before the inspection so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes, absolutely. Cloud kitchens are food businesses and require FSSAI State License (for most turnover ranges). Zomato and Swiggy mandatorily require FSSAI number to onboard your cloud kitchen. Without it, you cannot list on any food delivery platform. We process cloud kitchen FSSAI applications with the correct categories.
No. FSSAI State License is premise-specific — each food business location needs its own license. If you have 3 restaurant branches, you need 3 separate FSSAI licenses. However, a single Central License can cover multiple states (not premises-specific). We offer multi-outlet packages with discounted pricing.

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