Most FSSAI applications that get stuck are held up by paperwork, not by the business itself. This is the full list of what to keep ready, by licence type.
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For food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore
That is normally all. Basic Registration is deliberately light, which is why it can be granted in about a week.
Everything above, plus the following
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Form B, signed by the owner, partner or authorised signatory | The licence application itself |
| Layout plan of the premises | Shows processing, storage and washing areas |
| List of directors, partners or proprietor with ID and address | Identifies who is responsible |
| Partnership deed, incorporation certificate or similar | Proves the legal status of the business |
| Proof of possession of premises | Rent agreement, sale deed or utility bill |
| List of food categories | Defines what the licence will cover |
| Food safety management plan or certificate | Shows how hygiene will be controlled |
| Authority letter naming the responsible person | Needed when someone other than the owner signs |
List of machinery with capacity, and a water test report from a recognised lab when water is used in the product.
Import Export Code from DGFT in the same name as the applicant.
Details of the vehicles used to carry food.
Source of milk and daily handling capacity.
No-objection letter and licence copy from the original manufacturer.
Local trade or health licence where the municipality requires one.
We review every document before it is uploaded, so these problems are caught before the authority sees them.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Based on the FSSAI rules in force from 1 April 2026.
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