FSSAI State Licence
FSSAI State Licence for food businesses within applicable State Licence KoB criteria.
FSSAI State Licence (Form B) is issued by the State Food Safety Commissioner through FoSCoS for FBOs whose KoB and applicable criteria require State licensing within a single state or union territory. Eligibility is activity-specific - turnover bands such as ₹1.5 Crore and ₹50 Crore are common reference points for some categories, but certain activities have State-minimum floors regardless of turnover. State licence holders typically need an FSMS plan, Schedule 4 compliance, and may face inspection. Complianceer maps your KoB, prepares documents, files Form B, and coordinates inspection and queries.
At a glance
- Eligibility: KoB-dependent; verify on FoSCoS
- Timeline: 15–45 working days (includes inspection scheduling in most states)
- Government fee: ₹5,000/year
- Professional fee: Starting from ₹4,999
Who needs this
- Restaurants, manufacturers, and distributors whose KoB requires State Licence
- Food businesses operating within one state when State criteria apply
- Caterers, storage operators, and retailers above Registration limits for their activity
- FBOs upgrading from Basic Registration when FoSCoS criteria now require State Licence
Benefits
- Legal authority for State-licence manufacturing, storage, distribution, and food service
- Supports B2B and institutional buyers requiring valid State FSSAI credentials
- Enables product approval pathways where applicable
- Upgrade path from Basic Registration when eligibility criteria change
- FoSCoS filing and authority follow-up handled by Complianceer
Eligibility
- Kind of Business and activity must qualify for State Licence on FoSCoS
- Must not be limited to Central-only activities (import, notified multi-state cases, etc.)
- Single-state operations typically; multi-state head offices may require Central Licence
- Premises and capacity must meet Schedule 4 and applicable star-category requirements
FAQs
When must I upgrade from Basic Registration to State Licence?
When your KoB, turnover, capacity, or activity scope no longer qualifies for Registration on FoSCoS. Re-check eligibility whenever your business changes - do not wait for turnover alone to decide.
Is premises inspection mandatory for State licence?
Inspection is mandatory for all manufacturing licences and most storage/processing categories. Retail and food service licences may be granted without physical inspection in some states, but inspection can occur anytime post-licence under FSS Act.
What is FSMS plan and do I need one?
Food Safety Management System plan documents your processes for hazard identification, critical control points, hygiene, pest control, and traceability. It is mandatory for State and Central licence applications. Complianceer prepares FSMS plans tailored to your operation scale.