FSSAI License
Amendment Services —
All Changes, One Place
Any change in your food business must be updated on your FSSAI within 30 days. TaxClue handles all four types of FSSAI amendments — Modification, Nominee Change, Product Addition, and Capacity Enhancement.
Four FSSAI Amendment Services — One Expert Team
Click any tab below to explore what each amendment involves, what documents are needed, and how quickly TaxClue gets it done.
Change Business Details on Your FSSAI Certificate
Any material change to your food business — name, address, ownership, or email — must be updated on your FSSAI within 30 days of the change. Operating with outdated FSSAI details is a violation under the FSS Act, 2006.
- ✓Business name / brand name change
- ✓Premises / address shift — even within the same city
- ✓Change in ownership, partners, or company directors
- ✓Contact details — mobile, email update
- ✓Type of food business activities (processing, packaging, distribution)
- ✓Post-inspection discrepancy regularisation
Documents Needed
Timeline & Fee
If your renewal is also due soon, combine modification + renewal in one application — saves time and avoids double documentation.
Update the Authorized / Nominated Person on FSSAI
Your FSSAI certificate names a specific person responsible for food safety compliance at your premises. If that person has changed — due to resignation, death, or transfer — the FSSAI must be updated immediately. The nominated person is legally responsible for all compliance activities.
- ✓Change of Food Safety Supervisor / Officer
- ✓Change of authorized signatory for FSSAI correspondence
- ✓Death or incapacitation of existing nominee
- ✓Resignation or transfer of responsible person
- ✓Appointment of new Proprietor / Managing Partner / Director
- ✓Court-ordered change in business ownership
Documents for New Nominee
Timeline & Fee
Until the new nominee is approved by FSSAI, the outgoing person technically remains legally responsible for food safety compliance. Update immediately.
Add New Food Products to Your FSSAI License
Your FSSAI certificate covers only the specific food product categories you listed during registration. If you start selling, manufacturing, or distributing a new food product not covered in your current FSSAI — even temporarily — you must add that category before selling.
- ✓Adding dairy products (milk, paneer, butter, ghee) to an existing FBO
- ✓Launching packaged snacks, confectionery, or beverages
- ✓Starting to sell meat, poultry, or seafood products
- ✓Adding health supplements, nutraceuticals, or proprietary foods
- ✓Starting catering or tiffin service alongside retail
- ✓Expanding from basic food retail to food processing / manufacturing
Documents Needed
FSSAI Food Category Codes
Incorrect category codes are the #1 reason for product addition rejections. TaxClue's FSSAI experts select the exact right category for your products.
Scale Up Your Licensed Production Capacity
Your FSSAI license specifies your approved daily or annual production/processing capacity. If your actual output exceeds this — even during a good sales season — you're in violation. Growth is great; just ensure your FSSAI capacity limit grows with your business.
- ✓Increasing daily milk processing capacity (litres/day)
- ✓Enhancing food manufacturing capacity (MT/year)
- ✓Adding new production machinery or expanding factory floor
- ✓Scaling cold storage or warehousing capacity
- ✓Expanding from Basic → State or State → Central License category
- ✓Adding additional production shifts / 24-hour manufacturing
Documents Needed
Timeline & Notes
If your enhanced capacity pushes you into a higher FSSAI license category (e.g., turnover crosses ₹20 crore), TaxClue handles the upgrade application simultaneously.
Operating with Outdated FSSAI Details = Operating Without FSSAI
The FSSAI Act treats incorrect, outdated, or unamended food business details the same as operating without a valid license. Food Safety Officers verify on-premises operations against FSSAI records. Penalties of ₹5–10 lakh apply for every violation found.
All 4 Amendment Types at a Glance
| Amendment Type | When Required | Processing Time | Inspection? | Govt. Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✏️ License Modification | Name, address, director change | 15–30 days | Possible (State/Central) | Nil–₹500 |
| 👤 Nominee Change | Responsible person change | 7–15 days | Not required | Nil |
| 🛒 Product Category Addition | New food products being sold | 15–30 days | Possible | Nil–₹500 |
| 🏭 Capacity Enhancement | Production exceeds licensed limit | 20–45 days | Likely (Central) | Varies |
| 📋 Multiple Changes | Several things changed at once | 20–30 days | Depends on changes | Varies |
TaxClue's FSSAI Amendment Process — 4 Simple Steps
Same process for all amendment types — you share the change, we handle the rest.
Free Consultation
Tell us what changed. Our CA identifies the exact amendment type, form required, and full document list in 30 minutes.
Documents via WhatsApp
Share updated documents — new address proof, KYC, product list, machinery details — via WhatsApp or email. We verify everything.
FoSCoS Portal Filing
We file the amendment application on FSSAI's FoSCoS portal. For inspection-required types, we prepare you fully for the DO visit.
Updated Certificate
Revised FSSAI certificate with updated details issued within the processing window. Same 14-digit number — new, accurate details.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No. Your 14-digit FSSAI registration or license number remains unchanged after any amendment — modification, nominee change, product addition, or capacity enhancement. Only the specific details that changed are updated on the certificate. You can continue using your existing packaging until updated certificates arrive, after which you update at the next print run.
Yes — you can continue operating your food business with your existing valid FSSAI certificate while any amendment is under review. For product category additions, however, you should ideally not sell the new unapproved product categories until the amendment is approved. TaxClue provides an application acknowledgement that can be shown to officers during the pending period.
Yes — and it's recommended. Combining multiple amendments in a single application saves time, avoids multiple rounds of documentation, and reduces overall processing time. TaxClue routinely handles multiple simultaneous changes in one combined amendment application. Inform us of all changes during your free consultation and we'll bundle them efficiently.
If a Food Safety Officer finds a discrepancy between your actual operations and your FSSAI records — e.g., different address, new products not on license, different owner — they can issue a notice, impose a penalty up to ₹5 lakh, and in serious cases recommend license suspension or cancellation. Filing an amendment promptly after any change is the only protection. If you receive a notice, contact TaxClue immediately.
Absolutely — and this is the most efficient approach when your renewal is also due. TaxClue automatically checks your renewal date during the consultation and combines both applications whenever possible. This saves you one full round of documentation and ensures your renewed certificate already reflects all updated details from day one.
The new capacity limit is based on: (1) the installed capacity of your machinery (declared in your machinery list), (2) available plant area per your layout blueprint, and (3) available water and power supply as evidenced in test reports and utility bills. TaxClue's food safety consultants help you declare the most accurate and future-proof capacity figure to avoid needing another amendment too soon.
⚠️ Common Mistakes That Lead to Amendment Rejections
Avoid these pitfalls: Amendment rejections add 15–30 days to your timeline and leave your food business technically non-compliant during the gap.
- Filing the wrong amendment type (e.g., product addition form instead of modification form for address change)
- Using outdated FoSCoS portal forms — FSSAI updates forms periodically without notice
- Incorrect FSSAI food category codes for new products — causes rejection at technical review stage
- Submitting expired KYC documents (Aadhaar, PAN) for new directors or nominees
- Missing NOC from property owner for new premises during address change
- Not updating GST certificate to match the new business name before filing a name change
- Capacity figures that don't match machinery list declarations or layout blueprint dimensions
India's Most Trusted FSSAI Amendment Experts
Correct Form, First Time
FSSAI has different forms for each amendment type — wrong form = rejection. Our experts identify the exact form needed before filing.
Category Code Precision
Product category codes are the most common cause of product addition rejections. TaxClue's FSSAI team assigns the exact right category codes every time.
Bundle Amendments + Renewal
If your renewal is also due, we bundle everything in one application — saving you time, documentation effort, and a second round of fees.
Inspection-Ready for Capacity
For capacity enhancements requiring DO inspection, we prepare you fully — mock walkthrough, FSMS plan updates, and documentation review before the visit.
All 4 Types, One Team
No need to find different consultants for different amendment types. TaxClue handles modification, nominee change, product addition, and capacity — all in one place.
5,000+ Amendments Filed
Across Basic, State, and Central licenses — in all 28 states. We've seen and handled every amendment scenario across every food category.
Complete FSSAI Compliance by TaxClue
Basic FSSAI Registration
Fresh FSSAI registration for small food businesses with turnover below ₹12 lakh. Just ₹100/year govt. fee.
Learn More →State FSSAI License
For mid-size restaurants and food processors with turnover ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore within one state.
Learn More →Central FSSAI License
For large manufacturers, importers, exporters with turnover above ₹20 crore. Multi-state operations covered.
Learn More →FSSAI Renewal
Renew your Basic, State, or Central FSSAI before it expires. Same-day urgent filing available.
Learn More →GST Registration
Mandatory GST for food businesses above ₹20 lakh turnover. Online, 3-day processing.
Learn More →MSME / Udyam Registration
Free registration to access government schemes, priority lending, and subsidies for food businesses.
Learn More →All FSSAI Amendments — One Expert Team, Zero Confusion
Modification, nominee change, product addition, capacity enhancement — TaxClue handles all four. File today, stay compliant, avoid penalties.
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