Every business that makes, stores, sells or serves food in India needs registration or a licence from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the right type depends on your activity and size. Beyond food, premises often need local licences too.
Apbiz finds out which approvals apply to your activity and premises, prepares the applications, handles queries and tracks renewals and annual returns.
What we do
FSSAI registration and licence
Basic registration, state licence or central licence, matched to your category and scale.
Renewals and modifications
Renewal before expiry, and changes to address, products, owners or the type of business.
FSSAI annual returns
Filing the annual return where it applies to your licence category.
Labelling and display guidance
The basics of labelling, licence display and record keeping so you are inspection-ready.
Trade and health licences
Municipal trade licences and similar local permissions for your premises.
Fire, pollution and drug licences
Applications and renewals for the approvals that apply to your activity, where relevant.
Notices and inspections
Help in replying to a department notice and preparing for an inspection.
Who this is for
- Restaurants, cloud kitchens and caterers
- Food manufacturers, packers and traders
- E-commerce sellers of food products
- Shops, clinics and workshops that need local licences
How it works
- 1
Find out
We confirm your activity, scale and premises and list the licences that apply.
- 2
Apply
We collect documents, file the applications and handle departmental queries.
- 3
Keep it valid
We track renewals and returns and remind you before each one is due.
What we usually need from you
- PAN and Aadhaar of the owner or partners
- Address proof and rent or ownership papers of the premises
- Photograph and layout or plan of the premises
- List of food products or activities
- Incorporation or partnership documents, if any
Frequently asked questions
Which FSSAI licence do I need?
It depends on the type of food business, its turnover or production capacity and whether it operates in one or several states. We check the category and apply for the right one.
Is a licence needed for a home kitchen?
Selling food, even from home, generally needs FSSAI registration or a licence depending on the scale. We confirm what applies to your case.
What happens if my licence expires?
Operating without a valid licence can bring penalties, and renewing late may add a fee. We track expiry dates so you are not caught out.
Do you handle licences in every state?
Most applications are made online and we work with the relevant state or central portals. If a local visit is needed, we will tell you at the start.
Can you get other licences too?
Yes. Tell us what your business does and where, and we will tell you which approvals apply and what each takes.
This page is general information and not advice for your situation. Rates, limits and due dates change, and some depend on your state or scheme, so we confirm the current rules for your case before we act.