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Interactive FoSCoS FSSAI Tier & Statutory Fee Calculator
Determine whether you require a Basic Registration, State License, or Central License and compute multi-year official government fees.
Total Official Govt Fee for 3 Years (₹100/yr)
Petty food manufacturers, hawkers, small home bakeries, or cloud kitchen startups with annual turnover up to ₹12 Lakhs.
The 3-Tier FSSAI Regulatory Architecture Under FSS Act 2006
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the apex statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The legal framework establishes three tiers of food business authorization based on production capacity, investment scale, and annual turnover.
| License Category | Turnover / Capacity Criteria | Statutory Fee | Approval SLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration (Form A) | Turnover up to ₹12 Lakhs/year | ₹100 per year | 7 to 10 days (Instant in simple cases) |
| State License (Form B) | Turnover ₹12 Lakhs to ₹20 Crores/year | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year | 15 to 30 days |
| Central License (Form B) | Turnover > ₹20 Crores, Importers, 100% EOU | ₹7,500 per year | 25 to 45 days |
The Macro 2027 Perspective: Compliance as an Economic Shield
During economic downturns and market volatility, food safety authorities ramp up revenue inspections to crack down on unauthorized and counterfeit food vendors. Running an unorganized food establishment exposes entrepreneurs to compounding penalties under Section 31 (up to ₹5 Lakhs fine and 6 months imprisonment). A valid FSSAI license provides institutional credibility and unlocks bank financing under government MSME programs.
Step-by-Step SOP: FoSCoS Online Application Workflow
Create User Profile on the FoSCoS Portal
Visit foscos.fssai.gov.in. Click on "Apply for New License/Registration". Select the state where your food premises are physically located. Choose whether you operate in General Manufacturing, Trade/Retail, Food Services, or Central Head Office.
Select Kind of Business (KoB) and Turnover Tier
Select your specific Kind of Business (KoB): Restaurants, Food Vending Establishments, Cloud Kitchens, Transporter, or Wholesaler. The system prompts you to declare your expected annual turnover. The FoSCoS logic engine automatically routes your application to Form A (Registration) or Form B (State/Central License).
Upload Mandatory Statutory Enclosures
Upload clear PDF/JPEG copies of:
• Passport size photo and Aadhaar/PAN of the authorized signatory.
• Proof of possession of premises (Electricity bill, Rent agreement, Property deed).
• Food safety management system plan (FSMS) declaration (standard self-declaration template).
• List of food categories/products proposed to be manufactured or served.
Remit Government Fee and Download 14-Digit Certificate
Pay the statutory fee (₹100/yr for Basic, ₹2,000/yr for State) via net banking, UPI, or debit card. FoSCoS generates an official 17-digit Application Reference Number (ARN). Track the status online; upon scrutiny by the Food Safety Officer (FSO), your digitally signed 14-digit FSSAI License/Registration Certificate will be available for instant download.
