National Food Safety License for Importers, 100% EOUs, E-Commerce & Multi-State Food Enterprises
Expand your food enterprise nationwide and globally. MSME GURUJI assists large food manufacturers, importers, export-oriented units (EOU), online food marketplaces, multi-state restaurant chains, and large dairy plants in securing their 14-digit FSSAI Central License with complete FoSCoS documentation.
An FSSAI Central License is the highest tier of food safety authorization issued directly by the Central Licensing Authority of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is legally required for large-scale Food Business Operators (FBOs), international traders, and multi-state enterprises.
Food businesses having an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 Crores, 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), food importers, e-commerce delivery aggregators, food establishments on central government premises (seaports, airports, defense establishments), 5-star hotels, and food companies with head offices managing branches in two or more states must operate under an FSSAI Central License.
Business scope & category
Recall, FSMS & IE Code
Form B Central filing
Authority scrutiny & visit
14-Digit National License
Evaluating annual turnover, multi-state presence, import/export lines, and EOU status
Formulating Food Recall Plan, FSMS plan, unit blueprints, and NABL water test report
Submitting Form B under Central Authority jurisdiction and paying statutory central fees
Scrutiny by Central Designated Officer and technical physical audit of premises
Issuance of digital 14-digit FSSAI Central License with authorized food product annexures
An FSSAI Central License empowers corporate food brands with pan-India legitimacy and global trade readiness.
Essential statutory license required to import foreign food products through Indian seaports, air cargo, and land customs stations, and operate as a 100% EOU.
Permits unified corporate governance by holding a single Central Head Office License that supervises nationwide franchise networks and state branch units.
Statutorily required for online grocery platforms, digital food marketplaces, dark store networks, and food delivery aggregator platforms.
Authorizes manufacturing and distribution of novel foods, nutraceuticals, health supplements, and proprietary food formulations across India.
Mandatory credential for running food courts, lounges, airline catering units, and flight kitchens at major international and domestic airports.
Establishes top-tier trust with international brand licensors, retail conglomerates, institutional buyers, and large commercial lenders.
Mandatory for large-scale operators, international traders, and multi-state organizations.
Food importers and exporters must hold a valid 10-digit DGFT Import Export Code before applying for an FSSAI Central License. MSME GURUJI provides bundled EXIM compliance support.
Mandatory eligibility parameters stipulated under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Annual business turnover exceeding ₹20 Crores across all operating units, wholesalers, distributors, or large hospitality chains.
Manufacturing capacity exceeding 2 Metric Tonnes (MT) per day for food processing plants (excluding grains, cereals, and pulses).
Dairy units processing more than 50,000 litres of liquid milk per day or more than 2,500 Metric Tonnes of milk solids per annum.
Food businesses operating in two or more states requiring a Central Head Office License to govern national operations.
All commercial food importers and 100% Export Oriented Units regardless of annual turnover volume.
Catering establishments and food vendors located at international airports, seaports, and defense establishments.
Exhaustive documentation and technical compliance files required for Central Authority scrutiny.
A rigorous, online regulatory filing managed end-to-end by MSME GURUJI.
Analyzing Kind of Business (KoB), production thresholds, multi-state footprints, and confirming Central Authority eligibility.
Drafting the mandatory Food Recall Plan, FSMS policy document, unit blueprints, and compiling NABL water test certificates.
Submitting electronic Form B under Central Licensing Authority jurisdiction with product category schedules and IE Code integration.
Remitting central government statutory fees for chosen tenure (1 to 5 years) and generating the official 17-digit ARN.
Addressing technical queries raised by the Central Designated Officer and coordinating premises audit by central inspection officers.
Official issuance of the 14-digit FSSAI Central License certificate with QR code and authorized product category annexures.
Your complete corporate food safety licensing kit delivered digitally upon approval.
Official Central FSSAI certificate issued by Central Licensing Authority.
FSSAI food import clearance credentials for port customs and ICEGATE.
Certified electronic copy of central submission and statutory fee receipts.
Official annexure specifying approved food items, novel foods & daily capacities.
Assistance with mandatory annual return submissions and category updates.
Updates on new FSSAI food safety notifications, testing standards & packaging norms.
Clear answers regarding FSSAI Central License eligibility, documents, import rules, and annual returns.
Your Central Food Licensing Partner.
We provide specialized regulatory expertise for corporate food brands, importers, and multi-state operations.
Expert drafting of comprehensive Food Recall Plans and traceability matrices meeting Central Authority guidelines.
Seamless coordination for port health clearances, DGFT IE Code mapping, and bonded warehouse compliance.
Structuring Central Head Office licenses and aligning individual state branch units across India.
Direct handling of Central Designated Officer clarifications, dossier queries, and audit support.
Milestone-by-milestone updates on government portal scrutiny, statutory fees, and turnaround timelines.
End-to-end management of annual Form D1 electronic returns before May 31st to ensure zero penalty exposure.
“Empowering large food enterprises with national legitimacy and seamless central compliance.”
MSME GURUJI • Simplifying Business. Empowering Entrepreneurs.Explore related corporate registrations, EXIM setups, and brand protection services.
Mandatory 10-digit Import Export Code from DGFT for cross-border food trade.
Complete EXIM setup including AD Code port registration and RCMC certification.
For medium food business operators with turnover between ₹12L and ₹20Cr.
Ideal corporate entity structure for scalable food brands, D2C brands, and FMCG startups.
Protect your FMCG food brand name, product logos, and packaging trademarks.
Mandatory GSTIN and GST LUT for interstate trade and zero-rated food exports.
Global Food Safety Management System certification for corporate food factories.
Form D1 annual returns, corporate bookkeeping, and statutory corporate tax filings.
Let MSME GURUJI manage your FSSAI Central License application with complete Food Recall Plan drafting, FoSCoS portal filing, and dedicated central scrutiny support.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational and educational purposes only. Central food licensing parameters, statutory fees, testing protocols, recall regulations, and compliance schedules are governed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. MSME GURUJI operates as a business consultancy and professional assistance platform and is not directly affiliated with the government licensing authority.
