I want to import food items for sale in India. Do I need a license from FSSAI?

January 15th, 2023

Posted By: Team-MMTaxClub FSSAI

Yes, you are required to obtain FSSAI’s Central license on the address as mentioned in Import Export Code Certificate from DGFT to import food products for sale in India.

[Disclaimer: As the FAQs are only for guidance purpose, therefore in case of any confusion between FAQs and Advisories/Orders issued by FSSAI, it is recommended to follow the latest Advisories/Orders issued by FSSAI from time to time]

What are the mandatory conditions of license pertaining to my food business?

Do I need to give bill/cash memo to the purchaser under FSSAI?

Mandatory requirement to set up an in-house food testing laboratory all Manufacturers/Processors under FSSAI

What is the penalty for late or non-submission of Annual Returns?

Do I need to file an annual return for my food business activities?

Is it mandatory to nominate a person for a food business?

FSSAI License for manufacturing units in multiple states

How to identify the category of FSSAI License/Registration by number?

What kind of FSSAI License or Registration for y food business is located at Airport

What are the documents required for FSSAI License? From where do I get the list of required documents for FSSAI License?

Do I need to register/mention all food products in FSSAI License which I manufacture or process in my food premise?

What is the significance of QR Code on FSSAI License/Registration?

How can I check the authenticity/validity of FSSAI License or registration?

What is the maximum period for which FSSAI License/Registration can be applied?

Is it mandatory for 100% of export units to get FSSAI License?

We manufacture only food additives, enzymes, and processing aids. Do I need a license from FSSAI too?

Will a license be required for a catering establishment that comes under the Central Government?

Under which circumstances can the Designated Officer (DO) suspend or cancel the FSSAI license or Registration?

What is the FSSAI License requirement to run a food business in more than one state

Do pharmacies and medical stores need to apply for an FSSAI license or registration

In what circumstances application will be rejected?

What are the online available payment options?

How to renew your license/Registration after expiry?

How will I know about the stages/status of my application?

Where an FBO can contact for FoSCoS technical assistance?

My License/Registration has been suspended. How suspension can be revoked?

What actions do I need to take on receiving an improvement notice?

At which points, an inspection of my food business will be conducted?

How and where to appeal against the order of Licensing/Registering Authority?

How to transfer the License from one owner to another in case of the death of the owner?

I have closed down my food business. How to surrender the FSSAI License/Registration?

Repetition of IEC Code of Importer allowed?

What is the fee for modification of license?

Are physical documents required to be submitted at Regional/State Offices for License after submitting online application?

Whether NOC from FSSAI is required for export?

If I have more than 10 food vending machines, being operated by third parties with an annual turnover of more than 12 lakhs, who should get registration?

I have a pulses/grains milling unit. What kind of license do I need to obtain?

Do I need to obtain separate FSSAI registration for myself? if i manufacturing on behalf of others

What are the different categories of licenses?

Who will issue the FSSAI license to food business operators under Airport/Seaport premises?

Who will issue licenses to food business operators under railway premises?

FSSAI application is Application has been sent back for modification/editing, how to proceed now?

My Food License was cancelled. Can I apply for a fresh License?

Do I need to obtain FSSAI License for utensils/packaging material meant for serving or packaging food?

My License/Registration is suspended or cancelled. Do I need to stop food business activities?

Who are petty food business operators? What is the eligibility for FSSAI registration certificate?

What are the advantages of converting your manually issued license to the online licensing and registration system [FoSCoS]?

How to convert manually issued licenses/ registration to online during the renewal of license?

Are different Licenses required to conduct a different kinds of food business activities at the same premise?

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