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FSSAI Licence for Dairy & Milk Product Units
A dairy unit — handling milk, curd, paneer, ghee, khoa or milk powder — needs a valid FSSAI licence, and for dairy the category depends on your daily milk-handling capacity and annual milk-solids output, not turnover alone. Small operators qualify for Basic Registration, mid-sized processors for a State Licence, and high-capacity plants for a Central Licence. CAREALL confirms the correct bracket and files it for you.
Updated for 2026
Common problems we solve
- Dairy licensing is capacity-based — the wrong milk-handling or milk-solids bracket gets your application rejected.
- Perishable products like paneer, curd and khoa demand a valid licence before any retailer or aggregator will stock them.
- Adding a new line such as ghee or flavoured milk can push you into a higher licence category you didn't expect.
Frequently asked questions
Which FSSAI licence does a dairy or milk products unit need?
It depends on handling capacity, not turnover alone. Small dairy operators qualify for Basic Registration, mid-sized units handling larger daily milk volumes need a State Licence, and high-capacity plants require a Central Licence. CAREALL assesses your daily milk handling and annual milk-solids output, then files the correct category for you.
Do curd, paneer and ghee makers need a separate FSSAI licence?
No separate licence is needed for each product — one FSSAI licence covers your dairy unit, but it must list every product you make, such as curd, paneer, khoa, ghee or milk powder. Adding a new line can change your capacity bracket. CAREALL ensures all products are correctly declared so your licence stays valid.
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