Central FSSAI License in Beawar

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Jaipur — 72, Lal Kothi, Tonk Road, Jaipur – 302015

Jurisdictional HC

Rajasthan High Court

GSTIN prefix

08 (Rajasthan)

Professional Tax

Rajasthan does not levy Professional Tax.

Business hubs

Cement Belt, Mineral Grinding, Cotton & Mica Trade

Beawar (Ajmer region) is a mineral-processing and cement hub, historically a major cotton mandi.

Also in: Ajmer Bhilwara

A Central FSSAI License is the highest-tier food-business licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, issued by the Central Licensing Authority of the FSSAI. It is required for large food businesses in the highest turnover band, all food importers and exporters, e-commerce food operators, and businesses operating in multiple states or through a central head office. It is filed as Form B on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in), grants a 14-digit licence number, and usually involves a physical inspection of the premises before approval.

Form B

Central licence applicationCentral and State licences are applied through Form B on FoSCoS — a more detailed application than the Basic Registration Form A — and Central applications are decided by the Central Licensing Authority.

Understand It

What Is Central FSSAI License?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

A Central FSSAI License is the top-level food licence for large businesses, importers, exporters, e-commerce food operators and multi-state / head-office operations, granting a 14-digit licence number to trade legally across India and internationally.

Legally

Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, food businesses above the specified turnover band, or falling in notified categories such as importers, exporters and multi-state operators, must obtain a Central Licence from the Central Licensing Authority using Form B.

Governing authority

Issued by the Central Licensing Authority of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in, which replaced the older FLRS portal.

Validity

FSSAI registrations and licences are perpetual since 1 April 2026 — the old 1–5 year renewal cycle is replaced by an annual fee plus the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS. Older licences were issued for 1 to 5 years.

Service Intelligence

Quick Facts

Professional Fee

Custom quote

Governing Law

FSS Act 2006

Timeline

30–60 days

Mode

100% Online

Authority

FSSAI (Central)

Filing Form

Form B (FoSCoS)

Licence No.

14-digit

Best For

Large / import-export / pan-India

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Act

FSS Act, 2006

Regulations

FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011

Filing Form

Form B

Authority

FSSAI (Central Licensing Authority)

Portal

foscos.fssai.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

Large food manufacturers and processors in the highest turnover band
Food importers and exporters
E-commerce food operators and large food aggregators
Businesses operating in multiple states or from a central head office
100% Export-Oriented Units and large storage / cold-chain operators
Central Government agencies, railways, airports, seaports and defence catering

You may need this if

Your annual turnover falls in the highest FSSAI band (above the State-licence band)
You import or export food products
You sell food through an e-commerce platform or run a food marketplace
You operate in more than one state and want a single central licence for the head office
You run a large manufacturing unit, storage or transport operation
You supply food to Central Government undertakings, railways, airports or ports

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Why It Matters

Why Is a Central FSSAI License Important?

A Central Licence is mandatory for large and cross-border food businesses. Here is why it matters.

01

Legal Requirement

Large food businesses in the highest turnover band, importers, exporters and multi-state operators must hold a Central Licence. Operating without it is an offence.
02

Import & Export

A Central FSSAI Licence is mandatory to import food into India and is required for food exporters — it is the backbone of cross-border food trade.
03

E-Commerce & Aggregators

E-commerce food operators and large aggregators need a Central Licence to list and operate at scale across the country.
04

Multi-State Head Office

A single Central Licence for the head office lets a business coordinate operations that span multiple states.
05

Consumer Trust

The FSSAI logo and 14-digit number on packaging build consumer confidence and add credibility for a large brand.
06

Avoid Penalties

Operating without the correct FSSAI licence can attract a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh and/or business closure by the authorities.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Large food manufacturers & processors

Food importers & exporters

E-commerce food operators & aggregators

Multi-state / head-office operations

Large storage, cold-chain & transport operators

Railways, airports, seaports & defence catering

Eligibility checklist

A food business in the highest FSSAI turnover band, or a notified category such as importer / exporter / e-commerce / multi-state operator
Identity and constitution proof of the applicant entity (proprietor / partnership / company)
Address proof of the food-business premises / head office
A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan and, for manufacturers, a unit blueprint and machinery list
An application filed as Form B on FoSCoS before operations at Central-licence scale begin

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Consultation

Confirm that a Central Licence — not a State Licence or Basic Registration — is the correct fit for your turnover, category and scope.

02

Eligibility Check

Verify your turnover band, import/export or multi-state status and the correct Kind of Business (KOB).

03

Document Collection

Collect every required document over WhatsApp / email with a clear checklist, including FSMS and unit details.

04

Form B Preparation

Prepare and review your Form B application with the correct food categories and product list.

05

FoSCoS Filing

File the Central Licence application on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with complete details.

06

Inspection Preparation

Prepare you for the physical inspection by the FSSAI officer and coordinate the visit.

07

Query & Follow-up

Track the application and respond to any query or observation from the licensing authority on your behalf.

08

Licence Delivery

Hand over your Central FSSAI licence with the 14-digit number, plus display and compliance guidance.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

Central FSSAI licence certificate

14-digit FSSAI licence number

FoSCoS application acknowledgement

Correct food-category & KOB classification

FSMS plan guidance

Inspection preparation support

FSSAI number display guidance

Annual fee, FSCR & annual-return reminder guidance

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for a Central FSSAI License?

A Central Licence needs a fuller document set than Basic Registration, including an FSMS plan and (for manufacturers) unit details. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely over WhatsApp or email, with zero office visits.

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Applicant & Business

Identity & constitution

5 documents

Identity & address proof of proprietor / partners / directors
Constitution proof — partnership deed / incorporation certificate / MOA & AOA
PAN of the business entity
Passport-size photograph of the authorised signatory
Board resolution / authority letter naming the signatory

FSMS plan is expected

Central Licence applicants are expected to have a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan. Manufacturers also submit a unit blueprint, machinery list and a water-test report.

IEC for import / export

Importers and exporters need a valid Import-Export Code (IEC) alongside the Central Licence, plus import-label compliance for products entering India.

FoSCoS is the only portal

All FSSAI applications, renewals and modifications now go through FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in). The old FLRS portal has been discontinued.

Inspection before approval

A Central Licence usually involves a physical inspection by an FSSAI officer before the licence is granted. We help you prepare so the visit goes smoothly.

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Step by Step

How to Get a Central FSSAI License (Step by Step)

The entire application happens online through the FoSCoS portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in, with a physical inspection before approval.

01

Consultation

We confirm that a Central Licence is correct for your turnover band, import/export or multi-state status, and identify the right food categories.

02

Document collection

We collect identity/constitution proof, premises proof, unit details and your FSMS plan over WhatsApp or email.

03

Form B on FoSCoS

We prepare and file your Form B Central Licence application on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with complete details.

04

Inspection

An FSSAI officer inspects the premises. We prepare you in advance and coordinate the visit.

05

Query handling

If the licensing authority raises any query or observation, we respond and provide clarifications on your behalf.

06

Licence issued

Your Central FSSAI licence with the 14-digit number is issued and delivered to you digitally.

How Long It Takes

How Long Does a Central FSSAI License Take?

Stage	Expected Time
Document collection & Form B preparation	3–7 working days
FoSCoS filing & physical inspection	2–4 weeks
Licence granted after inspection	~30–60 days

A Central Licence typically completes in about 30–60 days because it involves a physical inspection of the premises by an FSSAI officer. Queries from the licensing authority, inspection observations, or incomplete documents extend the timeline until they are resolved. Basic Registration is much faster as it usually needs no inspection.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
On Issue	Display the FSSAI licence number at your premises · Print the 14-digit number on packaging / labels · Implement your FSMS plan across operations
Annually	Pay the annual fee to keep the licence active · File the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS · File the annual return (Form D-1) for licence holders
Ongoing	Perpetual validity since 1 April 2026 — no fixed-term renewal · Maintain food-safety, hygiene & traceability records · Periodic self-inspection and internal audits
Event-Based	Report any change in address, category, product or proprietor · Modify the licence on FoSCoS when details change · Add units / outlets or update the head office as you expand

Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

Work out whether Basic, State or Central applies to you
Create and navigate a FoSCoS account yourself
Prepare an FSMS plan, unit blueprint and machinery list
Fill and file Form B without errors
Arrange premises proof, NOC and (for import/export) IEC
Prepare for and pass the physical inspection
Respond to licensing-authority queries and observations

With TaxClue

Expert confirms the correct FSSAI category for you
FoSCoS Form B filing handled end-to-end
FSMS plan and unit documents guided
Food categories & KOB classified correctly
Address proof / NOC / IEC guidance provided
Inspection preparation and coordination
Authority queries answered by our team

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Applying for a State Licence when a Central Licence is required (turnover / import-export / multi-state)

Missing or weak Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan

Wrong or incomplete food-category / Kind of Business selection

No IEC in place for import / export operations

Premises address proof not matching the application

Missing NOC from the property owner for rented premises

Being unprepared for the physical inspection

Blurred or incomplete document scans

Not displaying the 14-digit FSSAI number on packaging / premises

Missing the annual fee, annual return or the annual FSCR filing

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

What Compliance Applies After a Central FSSAI License?

On Issue

Display the FSSAI licence number at your premises
Print the 14-digit number on packaging / labels
Implement your FSMS plan across operations

Annually

Pay the annual fee to keep the licence active
File the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS
File the annual return (Form D-1) for licence holders

Ongoing

Perpetual validity since 1 April 2026 — no fixed-term renewal
Maintain food-safety, hygiene & traceability records
Periodic self-inspection and internal audits

Event-Based

Report any change in address, category, product or proprietor
Modify the licence on FoSCoS when details change
Add units / outlets or update the head office as you expand

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Operating without a valid Central licence — penalty up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment under Section 63
Importing / exporting or running multi-state operations on a State licence — wrong tier, application rejected
Selling misbranded or wrongly labelled food — penalty up to ₹3 lakh (Section 52)
Selling unsafe food — penalty ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh plus imprisonment (Section 59)
Failed premises inspection by the Central Licensing Authority — approval delayed or refused

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

2025: All FSSAI licence and registration applications, renewals and returns are filed on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in).
2025: FSSAI licence tiers by turnover: Basic registration up to ₹12 lakh, State licence ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore, and Central licence above ₹20 crore.
2025: The Labelling & Display Regulations require the FSSAI licence number, veg/non-veg mark and nutritional information on packaged food; Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling is being rolled out.
2025: Food business operators file the annual return in Form D1 by 31 May each year.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

CA / CS Team

Qualified professionals with deep FSSAI and food-compliance expertise handle your Central Licence.

02

End-to-End

From consultation to licence — including inspection preparation — fully managed, minimal effort from you.

03

Inspection Ready

We prepare you for the physical inspection and coordinate the officer visit.

04

100% Online

Documentation and updates over WhatsApp / email — no visits to us required.

05

Transparent Fees

A clear quote confirmed upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.

06

Post-Service Support

Guidance continues after your Central FSSAI licence is issued.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
Access limited to the team working on your file
Communication over secure digital channels
Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a Central FSSAI License?

A Central Licence is required for large food businesses whose annual turnover is in the highest FSSAI band, and — regardless of turnover — for food importers, food exporters, e-commerce food operators, large aggregators, and businesses operating in multiple states or through a central head office. Central Government undertakings, railways, airports, seaports and defence catering also fall under the Central Licence.

What is the difference between Basic, State and Central FSSAI?

Basic Registration (Form A) is for small food businesses in the lowest turnover band and usually needs no inspection. A State Licence (Form B) is for mid-sized businesses within the State turnover band. A Central Licence (Form B) is for large businesses in the highest turnover band, importers, exporters, e-commerce operators and multi-state / head-office operations, and is decided by the Central Licensing Authority. State and Central licences involve a physical inspection.

Do importers and exporters need a Central FSSAI License?

Yes. A Central FSSAI Licence is mandatory to import food into India, and food exporters are required to hold a Central Licence. Importers and exporters also need a valid Import-Export Code (IEC), and imported food must meet FSSAI labelling and clearance requirements at customs.

Do e-commerce food businesses need a Central FSSAI License?

E-commerce food operators and large food aggregators are required to hold a Central FSSAI Licence to operate across the country. Individual sellers listing through a platform still need their own FSSAI registration or licence appropriate to their size.

What is Form B in FSSAI?

Form B is the application form used for both State and Central FSSAI licences. It is a more detailed application than the Basic Registration Form A and is filed online on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with documents, food-category details and, for manufacturers, unit and machinery information.

What is the FoSCoS portal?

FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) at foscos.fssai.gov.in is the official portal for all FSSAI applications, renewals and modifications, including the Central Licence. It replaced the older FLRS portal, and all new FSSAI licences are now processed on FoSCoS.

Is a physical inspection required for a Central FSSAI License?

Yes, in most cases. A Central Licence usually involves a physical inspection of the premises by an FSSAI officer before the licence is granted. Preparing the unit, records and Food Safety Management System in advance helps the inspection go smoothly.

What documents are required for a Central FSSAI License?

Identity and constitution proof of the applicant (proprietor / partnership / company), PAN of the entity, premises address proof (with owner NOC if rented), a list of food products / categories, a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan and — for manufacturers — a unit blueprint, machinery list and water-test report. Importers and exporters also need an Import-Export Code (IEC).

How long does a Central FSSAI License take?

A Central Licence typically takes about 30–60 days because it involves a physical inspection of the premises. Queries from the licensing authority, inspection observations, or incomplete documents can extend the timeline until they are resolved.

How long is a Central FSSAI License valid?

Since 1 April 2026, FSSAI registrations and licences have perpetual validity and no longer expire — the old 1–5 year renewal cycle is discontinued. Instead of renewing, you keep the licence active by paying the annual fee and filing the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS. Older licences were issued for 1 to 5 years.

What is the FSSAI licence number?

A Central Licence grants a 14-digit FSSAI licence number. It must be displayed at your business premises and printed on your food packaging and labels, and it is required to trade legally and to import or export food.

What compliance applies after a Central FSSAI License?

Licence holders must display the FSSAI number, implement their Food Safety Management System, pay the annual fee, file the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS, and file the annual return (Form D-1). Any change in address, category, product or proprietor must be reported and the licence modified on FoSCoS.

What happens if I operate without a Central FSSAI License?

Operating a food business without the correct FSSAI licence is an offence and can attract a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh and/or business closure by the authorities. For a large or import-export business, this also blocks legal trade, customs clearance and platform listing.

Do I need to renew my Central FSSAI License?

Since 1 April 2026, FSSAI licences are perpetual, so there is no fixed-term renewal. You keep the licence active by paying the annual fee and filing the annual FSCR on FoSCoS. Non-payment or non-compliance can lead to suspension or cancellation, after which you would be treated as operating without a licence.

What is the turnover limit for a Central FSSAI License?

A Central Licence is mandatory for food businesses with annual turnover above ₹20 crore. Below that (₹12 lakh–₹20 crore) a State Licence applies, and below ₹12 lakh only Basic Registration is needed. Turnover aside, importers, exporters, e-commerce operators and multi-state head offices always need a Central Licence regardless of turnover.

How much does a Central FSSAI License cost / what is the government fee?

The FSSAI government fee for a Central Licence is ₹7,500 per year. This is a statutory fee payable to FSSAI; a professional service fee for preparing Form B, the FSMS plan and handling inspection and queries is charged separately. We confirm an all-inclusive quote upfront with zero hidden charges.

What is Form D-1 annual return for a Central FSSAI License?

Form D-1 is the mandatory annual return for FSSAI licence holders (manufacturers, importers and others), filed for each licensing year by 31 May. Businesses dealing in milk or milk products also file a half-yearly Form D-2. Non-filing attracts a late fee of ₹100 per day of delay.

Do I need an IEC for a Central FSSAI License to import or export food?

Yes. A Central FSSAI Licence is required to import or export food, but you also need a valid Import-Export Code (IEC) from the DGFT. Imported food must additionally clear FSSAI checks at customs and meet Indian labelling standards before it can enter the market.

How do I check or download my Central FSSAI License?

Log in to FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in) and track the application under your dashboard; once the inspection is cleared and the licence is granted you can download the certificate as a PDF. Any 14-digit FSSAI number can also be verified publicly through the "FBO Search" tool on the FSSAI website.

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