Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

Preface: This post was originally published in 2022 and has been updated on September 24, 2025, to provide you with the most current and accurate information.

A food business operator, abbreviated as FBO, is an organization or individual who is involved in the production, processing, distribution or sale of food products. If you want to become an FBO, you need to get registered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). 

Before applying for FSSAI registration, it is essential to know the required documents that must be submitted with your application. In this blog post, we shall provide you with the list of all the essential documents required at the time of making an application with FSSAI.

About FSSAI Authority

FSSAI is an acronym that stands for Food Safety and Security Authority in India. This is the authority that is responsible for governing and maintaining the standards for food businesses in India. 

If any company or individual wants to be a food business operator (FBO) in India, they must secure an FSSAI license or registration. This registration is a mandatory requirement needed by all the FBOs in India. 

If an FBO is found to be violating the rules laid down by FSSAI, they can attract a penalty and in some cases, their registration can be cancelled.

List of Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

FSSAI certificate required documents are as follows:

• Form A or B: Form A is the prescribed application form to get the FSSAI basic registration. This form should be provided only after it is filled completely. For FSSAI state or central license, Form B needs to be filled out and then filed with the FSSAI.

• Photo Identity of applicant: The food business provider should provide photo ID such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc

• Proof of Possession of the premises where the food business is to be conducted: This can either be a rental agreement or a sales deed depending upon the owner of the property.

• Partnership Deed in case of partnership form

• Company Incorporation Certificate in case of company registered under the Companies Act 2013.

• Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association, in case of a company.

• List of food products that the FBO is dealing with

• A plan that represents the food management system of FBO.

• Authorization letters as applicable like No Objection Certificate from local authority for food manufacturers.

• Bank account details.

• Any other document required by FSSAI.

Once you gather the above mentioned documents for FSSAI registration and provide them to FSSAI Authority, they are going to examine it properly. Only after proper examination of the documents and the form details will you get the FSSAI registration.

Conclusion

Before you file an application with FSSAI for securing registration, make sure you collect all the necessary documents in advance. This will help you avoid delays, reduce the chances of application rejection and ensure registration process takes place smoothly. Need assistance in filing an application with FSSAI? If yes, then connect with our experts at Registrationwala. We’ll help you prepare all the necessary documents in compliance with FSSAI and help you file FSSAI application without any errors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the food license documents required to be filed with FSSAI?
A. The FSSAI license documents required to be filed with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India include duly filled form A/B, articles of association, memorandum of association, photo ID of applicant, list of food products FBO is dealing with, etc.

Q2. Which form do I need to file for FSSAI state registration?

A. You need to file Form B for obtaining the FSSAI state license or registration.

Q3. Which form do I need to file for FSSAI basic registration?

A. You need to file Form A for obtaining the FSSAI basic license or registration.

Q4. Which form do I need to file for FSSAI central registration?

A. You need to file Form B for obtaining the FSSAI central license or registration.

Q5. Who needs to file an application for FSSAI basic registration?

A. A Food Business Operator with annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakhs needs to file an application for FSSAI basic registration. 

Q6. Who needs to file an application for FSSAI state license?

A.  A Food Business Operator operating within a single state and having an annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakhs and Rs. 20 crore needs to file an application for FSSAI state registration.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

Hey there, I'm Dushyant Sharma. With the extensive knowledge I've gained in past 8 years, I have been creating content on various subjects such as banking, insurance, telecom, and all the important registration and licensing processes for various companies. I'm here to help everyone with my expertise in these areas through my articles.