Central License : Eligible Food Business Operators like importers, 100% EoUs, manufacturers, operators in Central Govt. agencies, airports, seaports,etc. need to take a License from the Central Authority

After issuance of the license, any Modification / Renewal / Request for Duplicate license can be done through the online system.

Central License is issued by the FSSAI Regional Offices operating across the nation. This is in pursuant to the FSS Regulations, 2011.

State License / Registration : Eligible Food Business Operators like manufacturers, storage, transporters, retailers, marketers, distributors , etc. need to take a License from the State Authority.

The list of States accepting the applications online is highlighted below and links to the respective state pages. After issuance of the license, any Modification / Renewal / Request for Duplicate license can be done through the online system. State License is issued by the State Authorities operating in each state. This is in pursuant to the FSS Regulations, 2011.

Depending upon the eligibility FBO may fall under State License or Registration.