How to Check FSSAI License Details Online

In order to ensure that all the food business operators (FBOs) comply with food safety and hygiene standards, the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) registration was introduced under Food Safety and Standard (FSS) Act 2006. The Act makes it mandatory for the FBOs to acquire a FSSAI number and get it imprinted on every food item. 

A FSSAI Number is basically a 14-digit number contained in the FSSAI license issued each and every FBO. If you want to find out how to check FSSAI license no. online, check out this blog post where we explain all the necessary steps!

Step-by-Step Process to Check FSSAI License Details

To know the validity and details of FSSAI licence no., you must follow the steps explained below:

Step 1:

Visit the official FoSCos website of FSSAI.

Step 2:

Once you are on the homepage, click on the ‘FBO search’ tab.

Step 3:

Enter the license no. carefully, enter the captcha code and then click on "Search" button 

Step 4:

Finally, the details associated with the license no. will be displayed on your screen.

To learn about the FSSAI license download process, click here.

FSSAI License Number Details

When an individual checks the FSSAI license number online via official FoSCos website, the following details are displayed on their screen:

• FBO/Company Name

• Premises Address

• Licence Number

• License Type (i.e., whether it is a State License or a Central License)

• Validity Status (i.e., whether the license is active or inactive)

• List of Products of FBO

Decoding FSSAI Number

The FSSAI number consists of 14 digits in total, each of which holds specific significance. Below we will explain the meaning of each digit contained in the FSSAI number:

• First Digit: In the FSSAI no., the very first digit denotes whether it is a license number or a registration number. Digit ‘1’ implies it is a license number. On the other hand, digit ‘2’ implies it is a registration number.

• Second and Third Digit: The second and third digit of the FSSAI no. denotes the state or union territory within which the food business operates. The code for the central license is “00”. However, for state license and registration, unique codes for each state are defined by FSSAI.

• Fourth and Fifth Digit: The FSSAI number’s fourth and fifth digits reflect the food business’ year of commencement. For instance, if the business commenced in 2024, then the code will be ‘24’. If the business started in 2025, then the code will be ‘25’.

• Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Digit: These digits denote the designated/registrar officers under whose jurisdiction the license or registration falls. For each and every designated/registrar officer, FSSAI has specific numbers.

• Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Digit: These 6 digits represent the unique serial number assigned to a food business operator under a particular designated officer.

Understanding FSSAI Number Guidelines

Here are certain FSSAI number guidelines that FBOs must follow:

• The FSSAI number obtained by the producer and its logo must be placed on the label of the food package in a manner that is prominently visible. Further, the color of the logo and number displayed shall be in contrast with the background in case of multiple units.

• The license no. should be placed on the addresses of the multiple units on the label of the product. Moreover, the number of the producing company must also be displayed along with the lot number.

• When the goods are imported the importer is required to display the logo and license number of FSSAI along with the name and address of the importer on a sticker to be affixed before getting customs clearance.

• The size of the letters and the numerals of the license no. should be as prescribed in Food Safety and Standard (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011.

• Displaying the FSSAI logo and number on the product reflects that the food business operator possesses a valid license under the FSS Act 2006.

• A food business operator is empowered to put this logo and number only till the validity of the license obtained according to the Food Safety and Standards (Business and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Conclusion

To check FSSAI license details of an FBO, you must visit the FoSCos portal and click on the ‘Search FBO’ option available on the homepage. Then, you must enter all the necessary details and click on the ‘submit’ button. After this, all the crucial information related to the food license of the FBO will be displayed on your screen. 

In case you need assistance in securing FSSAI state/central license number for your business, do not hesitate to connect with the Registrationwala team!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is FSSAI License Number?

A. It is a 14-digit number issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to a food business operator.

Q2. Which digit does FSSAI license no. start with?

A. The FSSAI license no. starts with digit ‘1’. In case it starts with digit ‘2’, it means it is a registration number and not a license number.

Q3. How can I get details of a food business operator?

A. To get details of a food business operator, you need to visit the FoSCos website and use the FBO search option.

Q4. Where can I find the FSSAI licence number?

A. You can find it on the food product packaging or the FBO’s business premises.

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.