FSSAI for your business
FSSAI Licence for Food Manufacturers
A food manufacturing unit — processing, packing or producing food for sale — must hold a valid FSSAI licence, and manufacturers are graded by production capacity as well as turnover, so a small unit can fall under Central Licence even below the usual thresholds. CAREALL assesses your capacity and turnover, confirms whether you need a State or Central Licence, and files it for you.
Updated for 2026
Common problems we solve
- Manufacturers are categorised by production capacity, not turnover alone, so many small units unexpectedly fall under the Central Licence.
- A wrong Kind of Business or product-category entry leads to queries and rejection of the manufacturing licence.
- Buyers, distributors and modern-trade chains will not stock your product without a valid FSSAI number on the label.
Frequently asked questions
Does a food manufacturer need a State or Central FSSAI licence?
It depends on your production capacity and turnover. Manufacturers with turnover between ₹1.5 crore and ₹50 crore in a single state generally need a State Licence, while larger units, those above capacity limits, or importers and multi-state operators need a Central Licence. CAREALL assesses your capacity first, then files the correct category for you.
Can a small cottage or home-based food maker apply for Basic Registration?
Yes. A very small cottage or home-scale food manufacturer with annual turnover under ₹1.5 crore and within petty-manufacturer capacity limits can hold Basic FSSAI Registration. Once you scale up production or cross ₹1.5 crore, you must upgrade to a State Licence. CAREALL confirms the right category before filing for you.
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