FSSAI questions, answered straight.
43 answers to the questions food businesses actually search for — each one answered in a couple of lines first, with the rule behind it underneath.
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Send on WhatsApp tooDo I need an FSSAI licence?
Who needs one, who is exempt, and what counts as a food business.
- Is an FSSAI licence mandatory?
- Is an FSSAI licence mandatory for a small business?
- Does homemade food need an FSSAI licence?
Which FSSAI licence do I need, and what does it cost?
Tiers, government fees, our fees, and what changes the answer.
- Which FSSAI licence do I need?
- What are the government fees for an FSSAI licence?
- What is a basic FSSAI licence?
How do I apply for an FSSAI licence?
The steps, the documents, the timeline and the portal.
- How do I get an FSSAI licence?
- What documents do I need?
- How long does it take?
How do I check or verify an FSSAI licence?
Verifying a number, finding your own, and what the status means.
- How do I check an FSSAI licence number online?
- How can I find my own FSSAI licence number?
- Can I search by business name?
How do I change, transfer or close an FSSAI licence?
Address changes, new categories, transfers, surrender and revival.
- Can I change the address on an FSSAI licence?
- Can an FSSAI licence be transferred?
- How do I add a new product or category?
What happens after an FSSAI notice or penalty?
Show-cause notices, adjudication, and what the Act allows.
- What does a show-cause notice mean?
- Why is a show-cause notice issued?
- What happens after I reply?
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A free 10-minute check — which licence, what it costs, and the three things businesses like yours miss.
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