Build customer trust and ensure complete food safety compliance
with expert FSSAI registration support through GMH & Associates
🟩 Mandatory for all food businesses
🟩 Assistance for Basic State and Central licenses
🟩 Compliance under FSS Act 2006
🟩 Guidance on FoSCoS portal filing
🟩 Renewal and compliance support
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food safety and licensing for all food businesses operating in India.
Every Food Business Operator including restaurants cloud kitchens manufacturers and exporters must obtain FSSAI registration or license based on turnover and business activity.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food safety and licensing for all food businesses operating in India.
Every Food Business Operator including restaurants cloud kitchens manufacturers and exporters must obtain FSSAI registration or license based on turnover and business activity.
Benefits
Benefits
Tax Comparison
Sole Proprietorship
vs Others
• Basic license for turnover
up to ₹12 lakhs yearly
• State license for turnover
between ₹12 lakhs–₹20 crores
• Central license for turnover
above ₹20 crores yearly
• Special approvals required
for specific food categories
• PAN Aadhaar or
passport identity proof
• Address proof and
business premises details
• Food activity and
business category details
• Bank proof and
FSMS compliance plan
• Layout plan and
equipment information
• Basic license for turnover
up to ₹12 lakhs yearly
• State license for turnover
between ₹12 lakhs–₹20 crores
• Central license for turnover
above ₹20 crores yearly
• Special approvals required
for specific food categories
• PAN Aadhaar or
passport identity proof
• Address proof and
business premises details
• Food activity and
business category details
• Bank proof and
FSMS compliance plan
• Layout plan and
equipment information
Registration Process
Registration Process
Post-Registration Compliances
Post-Registration Compliances
Renew FSSAI license before
expiry through FoSCoS portal
Maintain latest business
documents and FSMS records
Follow food safety rules
and hygiene regulations
Maintain inspection reports
and business records properly
Timely compliance prevents
penalties and suspension risks
File ITR-3 annually
as per income tax rules.
Pay advance tax if
liability exceeds ₹10,000.
Audit applicable if turnover
exceeds prescribed limits.
File GST returns regularly
if GST registration is active.
Renew Shops & Establishment
license periodically.
Pay Professional Tax if
applicable in your state.
Maintain proper financial
records and books.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes
to Avoid
Incorrect license category
may delay approval process
Missing reports or proofs
may affect application approval
Delayed renewal may lead
to penalties or suspension
Incorrect category selection
creates compliance issues
Non-compliant FSMS plans
may lead to rejection
Restaurants must provide
approved water analysis reports
Incorrect license category
may delay approval process
Missing reports or proofs
may affect application approval
Delayed renewal may lead
to penalties or suspension
Incorrect category selection
creates compliance issues
Non-compliant FSMS plans
may lead to rejection
Restaurants must provide
approved water analysis reports
If you need immediate assistance, please call:
Share a few details with us, and one of our compliance specialists will get in touch shortly.
We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.
If you need immediate assistance, please call:
Share a few details with us, and one of our compliance specialists will get in touch shortly.
We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.
It is a mandatory food business license issued under FSSAI regulations.
Approval usually takes around twenty to thirty working days.
It ensures legal compliance market access and customer trust.
Yes FSSAI registration is completed through the FoSCoS portal.
FSSAI licenses are valid from one to five years.
