FSSAI Licensing
Central and State food licences for traders, importers and manufacturers.
In simple terms
Any business that handles food in India — manufacturing, trading, importing, storing or distributing — needs an FSSAI registration or licence appropriate to its scale and activity.
Importers and larger traders generally fall under the Central Licence. We prepare the application on FoSCoS, build the exact document set for your constitution and product list, and follow the file through to grant.
Who needs this?
- Food importers, who generally require a Central Licence
- Traders, distributors and wholesalers of food products
- Manufacturers and repackers of food items
- Storage, warehouse and transport operators handling food
- Existing licence holders needing modification, addition of products or renewal
Key benefits
The correct licence category chosen for your activity and turnover
A clean document set prepared before filing, which reduces queries
Product and category list drafted to cover what you actually trade
Renewal and modification tracked so the licence does not lapse
How Subh Exim helps
- 1
We confirm the right licence type — Central or State — for your activity, turnover and premises.
- 2
We give you a precise checklist based on your constitution and product list.
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We draft the declarations, product list and annexures required by FoSCoS.
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We file the application, pay the prescribed fees and respond to queries raised by the authority.
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We track the file until the licence is granted and advise on display, labelling and renewal obligations.
Documents Required – FSSAI Central Licence (Trader)
- 1.PAN Card of Proprietor/Firm/Company
- 2.Aadhaar Card or other government-issued ID of Proprietor/Partner/Director/Authorised Signatory
- 3.Passport-size photograph of authorised person
- 4.Proof of business premises: electricity bill/property document
- 5.Rent Agreement and Owner NOC, if rented
- 6.Constitution proof: Proprietorship Declaration, Partnership Deed, LLP Incorporation Certificate, or Company Certificate of Incorporation/MOA/AOA, as applicable
- 7.List of Proprietor/Partners/Directors with full address and contact details
- 8.GST Registration Certificate, if applicable
- 9.Supporting documentary proof of annual turnover
- 10.Details/list of food products and categories to be traded
- 11.Declaration Form prescribed by FSSAI
- 12.Form IX with Board Resolution, in the case of a company, where applicable
- 13.IEC issued by DGFT, if the applicant is an importer
- 14.Any additional documents required for the specific food business activity selected on FoSCoS
For pure traders, manufacturing-specific documents (machinery list, unit layout, etc.) are generally not applicable. Exact requirements depend on the kind of business and constitution of the applicant — we confirm your checklist during consultation.