FSSAI License (via BIS) in Coimbatore

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Coimbatore — Stock Exchange Building, 2nd Floor, 683 Trichy Road, Singanallur, Coimbatore – 641005

Jurisdictional HC

Madras High Court

GSTIN prefix

33 (Tamil Nadu)

Professional Tax

Tamil Nadu levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,400/year), collected by local bodies. Applicable to companies, firms, and professionals.

Business hubs

Peelamedu, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ganapathy, Saravanampatti, Kurichi

Coimbatore is the "Manchester of South India" — a major hub for textiles, engineering, pumps & motors, and IT, with one of Tamil Nadu's largest MSME clusters. It has its own Registrar of Companies office.

Also in: Tiruppur Erode Salem

A handful of food products are dual-regulated: they need both an FSSAI licence (under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) and a mandatory BIS (ISI) certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards before they can be sold. These include packaged drinking water, mineral water, milk powder, condensed milk and infant milk food / infant food. The FSSAI licence covers food-safety and hygiene compliance; the BIS ISI mark certifies that the product conforms to the applicable Indian Standard. The FSSAI application is filed on FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in) and the BIS licence is applied for separately with the Bureau of Indian Standards — TaxClue coordinates both so nothing is missed.

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Approvals requiredFor notified products such as packaged water and infant food, an FSSAI licence alone is not enough — a BIS (ISI) certification is also mandatory before sale. We handle both.

Understand It

What Is FSSAI License (via BIS)?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

Some food products need two clearances to be sold — an FSSAI licence for food safety, and a BIS (ISI) certification confirming the product meets the applicable Indian Standard. This service obtains and coordinates both.

Legally

The FSSAI licence is granted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 through the FoSCoS portal. The BIS (ISI) certification is granted under the BIS Act, 2016 for products placed under mandatory certification, where the ISI mark cannot be used until the Bureau of Indian Standards grants a licence.

Governing authority

Two authorities are involved: the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the food licence, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for the ISI product certification.

Validity

The FSSAI licence and the BIS certification are issued and renewed independently, each with its own validity and compliance cycle. Both must remain active for the product to be sold legally.

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Quick Facts

Professional Fee

Custom quote

Governing Laws

FSS Act 2006 · BIS Act 2016

Timeline

Varies by product

Mode

100% Online

Authorities

FSSAI + BIS

Filings

FoSCoS + BIS licence

FSSAI No.

14-digit

BIS Mark

ISI on the pack

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Food Law

FSS Act, 2006

Standards Law

BIS Act, 2016

FSSAI Filing

FoSCoS

Authorities

FSSAI + BIS

Portals

foscos.fssai.gov.in · bis.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

Packaged drinking water & mineral water bottling units
Milk powder and dairy-powder manufacturers
Condensed milk / evaporated milk producers
Infant milk food and infant food manufacturers
Manufacturers of any product under mandatory ISI certification
Brands scaling a notified product from one plant to many

You may need this if

Your product falls under mandatory BIS (ISI) certification
You manufacture packaged drinking water or mineral water
You produce milk powder, condensed milk or infant food
A buyer, retailer or e-commerce platform is asking for the ISI mark
You are setting up a new plant for a dual-regulated product
You want one team to align both the FSSAI and BIS timelines

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Why It Matters

Why Do These Products Need BOTH FSSAI and BIS?

For notified products, the two approvals cover different things and neither replaces the other. Here is why both matter.

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Food Safety (FSSAI)

The FSSAI licence covers hygiene, food-safety management and the right to operate as a food business under the FSS Act, 2006.
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Product Standard (BIS)

The BIS (ISI) mark certifies the product conforms to the applicable Indian Standard — quality parameters that FSSAI licensing alone does not certify.
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Mandatory, Not Optional

For notified products such as packaged water and infant food, the ISI mark is compulsory — selling without it is a legal violation, not a quality nicety.
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Retail & Platform Access

Modern retail chains and e-commerce platforms verify both the FSSAI number and the ISI mark before onboarding these products.
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Buyer & Tender Confidence

Institutional buyers and government tenders for water and dairy products routinely require a valid BIS licence alongside FSSAI.
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Scale Without Rework

Getting both right the first time avoids costly relabelling, product recalls and stalled launches when a plant scales up.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Manufacturers of notified food products

Packaged & mineral water bottling units

Dairy-powder & condensed-milk producers

Infant food / infant milk food makers

Brands with in-house or contract manufacturing

Units expanding a product to new plants

Eligibility checklist

The product falls under a mandatory BIS (ISI) certification category
A manufacturing premises with the required plant, machinery and testing setup
An in-house or accredited-lab test report for the product against its Indian Standard
A valid or in-process FSSAI licence for the food business (State or Central as applicable)
Constitution and identity documents for the applicant entity
An authorised signatory to sign both the FoSCoS and BIS applications

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

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Consultation

Confirm whether your product needs BIS certification alongside the FSSAI licence, and map both requirements.

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Standard Identification

Identify the correct Indian Standard and FSSAI licence tier (State / Central) for your product.

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Document Review

Verify plant, testing and entity documents needed for both FSSAI and BIS before submission.

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FSSAI Filing (FoSCoS)

Prepare and file the FSSAI licence application on the FoSCoS portal end-to-end.

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BIS Application

Prepare and file the BIS (ISI) licence application with the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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Inspection Coordination

Coordinate the FSSAI and BIS factory inspections and testing, and prepare your team for both.

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Follow-up

Track both applications and respond to FSSAI and BIS queries on your behalf.

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Delivery

Hand over the FSSAI licence and BIS certification with guidance on correct on-pack marking.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

FSSAI licence (14-digit number, State / Central)

BIS (ISI) certification licence

Correct Indian Standard mapped to your product

FSSAI food-safety documentation support

BIS application & testing coordination

Inspection preparation for both authorities

On-pack FSSAI + ISI marking guidance

Renewal & compliance calendar for both approvals

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for FSSAI + BIS?

Requirements are grouped by the FSSAI licence, the BIS (ISI) certification and the common entity/premises documents. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online.

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FSSAI Licence

For the FoSCoS application

5 documents

Identity & address proof of the proprietor / directors / partners
Proof of premises — rent agreement / utility bill + owner NOC
Food product category list and manufacturing details
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan
Constitution proof of the business entity

BIS is product-specific

The exact documents and test parameters depend on the Indian Standard that applies to your product — packaged water, milk powder and infant food each follow different standards. We confirm yours first.

Both approvals are needed

For a notified product, the FSSAI licence and the BIS certification are independent. Having one does not waive the other — the product cannot be sold until both are in place.

Premises & testing setup

BIS certification requires an inspection of the manufacturing premises and in-house testing facility. We help you prepare the plant and documentation before the visit.

Test reports matter

A product test report against the applicable Indian Standard is central to the BIS application. Accurate, complete reports reduce back-and-forth and delays.

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Step by Step

How the FSSAI + BIS Process Works (Step by Step)

The FSSAI application is filed on FoSCoS and the BIS licence is applied for separately — we run both tracks together.

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Consultation & scoping

Confirm the product is dual-regulated, identify the FSSAI licence tier and the applicable BIS Indian Standard, and map both timelines.

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Document collection

Gather entity, premises, FSMS and product-testing documents for both the FSSAI and BIS applications.

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FSSAI filing on FoSCoS

Prepare and file the FSSAI licence application on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in).

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BIS (ISI) application

File the BIS certification application with the Bureau of Indian Standards, along with product test reports.

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Inspections & testing

Coordinate the FSSAI inspection and the BIS factory inspection and product testing, and prepare your team.

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Grant & marking

On approval, receive the FSSAI licence and BIS certification, then apply the FSSAI number and ISI mark correctly on the pack.

How Long It Takes

How Long Does FSSAI + BIS Take?

Stage	Expected Time
FSSAI licence (State / Central) on FoSCoS	Typically a few weeks, subject to inspection
BIS (ISI) application, testing & factory inspection	Varies by product & standard
Both grants + correct on-pack marking	Depends on the slower of the two tracks

Exact timelines depend on the product, the applicable Indian Standard, the FSSAI licence tier and inspection scheduling. BIS certification generally takes longer than the FSSAI licence because of product testing and factory assessment, so we start both tracks early and run them in parallel.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
FSSAI	Keep the FSSAI licence active on FoSCoS · File annual returns where applicable · Maintain food-safety records and FSMS
BIS (ISI)	Keep the BIS licence renewed · Allow periodic BIS surveillance & testing · Use the ISI mark only as permitted
On the Pack	Display the 14-digit FSSAI number · Display the ISI mark with licence details · Keep labels compliant with both regimes
Event-Based	Report changes in product, plant or process · Update both licences on any material change · Renew before either approval expires

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 your product needs BIS at all
Identify the correct Indian Standard for the product
Run FSSAI (FoSCoS) and BIS applications on separate portals
Arrange product testing against the standard
Prepare the plant for two different inspections
Respond to FSSAI and BIS queries separately
Risk selling a product that is missing one approval

With TaxClue

Expert confirms whether BIS applies to your product
Correct Indian Standard mapped for you
FSSAI and BIS applications coordinated together
Testing and documentation guided end-to-end
One team prepares you for both inspections
FSSAI and BIS queries handled on your behalf
Product goes to market compliant on both counts

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Assuming an FSSAI licence alone lets you sell packaged water or infant food

Selling a notified product without the mandatory ISI mark

Picking the wrong Indian Standard for the product

Incomplete or inaccurate product test reports

An unprepared plant or missing in-house testing setup at inspection

Running the FSSAI and BIS tracks in the wrong order and losing time

Incorrect FSSAI number or ISI mark placement on the pack

Letting one of the two approvals lapse while the other stays valid

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

What Compliance Applies After You Get Both?

FSSAI

Keep the FSSAI licence active on FoSCoS
File annual returns where applicable
Maintain food-safety records and FSMS

BIS (ISI)

Keep the BIS licence renewed
Allow periodic BIS surveillance & testing
Use the ISI mark only as permitted

On the Pack

Display the 14-digit FSSAI number
Display the ISI mark with licence details
Keep labels compliant with both regimes

Event-Based

Report changes in product, plant or process
Update both licences on any material change
Renew before either approval expires

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Selling a notified product with an FSSAI licence but no ISI mark → BIS Act offence, product withdrawal
Picking the wrong Indian Standard for the product → BIS application rejected
Operating without a valid FSSAI licence → Section 63 penalty up to ₹5 lakh
An unprepared plant or missing in-house testing setup at inspection → certification delayed
Letting one of the two approvals lapse → the product can no longer be sold legally

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; importers always need a Central licence.
2025: The Labelling & Display Regulations require the FSSAI licence number, veg/non-veg mark and nutritional information on packaged food.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

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One Team, Two Regimes

A single team handles both the FSSAI licence and the BIS certification, so nothing falls between the cracks.

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End-to-End

From confirming the requirement to on-pack marking — fully managed, minimal effort from you.

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Standard Expertise

We identify the right Indian Standard and FSSAI tier for your product up front.

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100% Online

Documents and updates over WhatsApp / email — coordination without office visits.

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Transparent Fees

A clear quote upfront after a quick scope check — no hidden professional charges.

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Post-Grant Support

Guidance on renewals, surveillance and correct marking after both approvals are granted.

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

Which food products need both FSSAI and BIS certification?

Certain notified products are dual-regulated and need both an FSSAI licence and a mandatory BIS (ISI) certification before sale. These include packaged drinking water, mineral water, milk powder, condensed milk, and infant milk food / infant food. For most other food products, the FSSAI licence alone is sufficient.

Why isn’t an FSSAI licence enough for packaged water or infant food?

The FSSAI licence covers food-safety, hygiene and the right to operate as a food business. The BIS (ISI) certification separately certifies that the product conforms to the applicable Indian Standard — a quality benchmark that the FSSAI licence does not certify. For notified products, both are legally required.

What is the ISI mark?

The ISI mark is the certification mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards. It indicates that a product conforms to the relevant Indian Standard and is manufactured under a valid BIS licence. For products under mandatory certification, the mark cannot be used until BIS grants the licence.

Which authorities are involved?

Two authorities: the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the food licence, filed on the FoSCoS portal, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for the ISI product certification under the BIS Act, 2016.

Do I apply for FSSAI and BIS on the same portal?

No. The FSSAI licence is applied for on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in), and the BIS certification is applied for separately with the Bureau of Indian Standards. TaxClue coordinates both applications so the timelines align.

Which FSSAI licence do I need for these products?

It depends on your turnover and distribution scope — a State or Central FSSAI licence. Manufacturers of these notified products are usually licensed rather than registered under the basic slab. We confirm the correct tier during consultation.

Does BIS require a factory inspection?

Yes. BIS certification generally involves an assessment of the manufacturing premises and in-house testing facility, plus testing of the product against the applicable Indian Standard. We help prepare your plant and documentation before the visit.

How long does the BIS certification take?

It varies by product, the applicable Indian Standard, testing and inspection scheduling. BIS certification typically takes longer than the FSSAI licence because of product testing and factory assessment, so we start both tracks early and run them in parallel.

Can I sell my product with only one of the two approvals?

No. For a notified product, both the FSSAI licence and the BIS certification must be in place before sale. Selling with only one is a compliance violation and can lead to enforcement action, including product withdrawal.

What has to appear on the packaging?

The 14-digit FSSAI number must be displayed, and the ISI mark with the BIS licence details must appear on products under mandatory certification. Labels must comply with both the FSSAI labelling regulations and BIS marking requirements. We guide you on correct placement.

Do both approvals need to be renewed?

Yes. The FSSAI licence and the BIS certification are renewed independently, each with its own validity and surveillance cycle. Both must remain active for the product to be sold legally — we track both so neither lapses.

Can one team handle both FSSAI and BIS?

Yes — that is the point of this service. TaxClue coordinates the FSSAI licence and the BIS certification together, managing documentation, filings, inspections and queries for both so you deal with a single point of contact.

Is BIS (ISI) certification mandatory for packaged drinking water?

Yes. Packaged drinking water and mineral water are placed under mandatory BIS certification, so they cannot be sold without a valid BIS (ISI) licence in addition to the FSSAI licence. The two approvals cover different things — food safety and product standard — and both are legally required before the bottled water reaches the shelf.

How long does it take to get both FSSAI and BIS together?

The FSSAI licence on FoSCoS typically takes a few weeks subject to inspection, while BIS certification usually takes longer because of product testing and factory assessment against the Indian Standard. Because the BIS track is the slower one, we start both early and run them in parallel; the overall time depends on the product, the standard and inspection scheduling.

What documents are required for FSSAI plus BIS certification?

The FSSAI side needs identity and premises proof, a food-category list, an FSMS plan and constitution proof, filed on FoSCoS. The BIS side needs the applicable Indian Standard details, the manufacturing process flow, plant / machinery details, product test reports against the standard, a list of in-house testing equipment and a premises layout. Entity documents (PAN, incorporation / partnership deed, GST) are common to both.

Which FSSAI tier is needed for BIS-notified products like milk powder?

Manufacturers of notified products such as milk powder, condensed milk and infant food are almost always licensed rather than registered under the Basic slab — a State Licence (₹12 lakh–₹20 crore turnover) or a Central Licence (above ₹20 crore or multi-state / import-export) applies depending on turnover and distribution. We confirm the correct tier during consultation.

What is the penalty for selling a notified product without the ISI mark?

Selling a product under mandatory certification without a valid BIS licence and the ISI mark is an offence under the BIS Act, 2016 and can attract fines and imprisonment, along with product withdrawal. Separately, operating without a valid FSSAI licence is an offence under Section 63 of the FSS Act, 2006 with a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh. For a dual-regulated product, both approvals must be in place before sale.

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