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FSSAI State & Central Licence in Chennai
For restaurants, manufacturers, distributors, importers and food businesses with turnover above ₹12 lakh.
Why Velan Law
- Licence in 30–60 working days
- FoSCoS portal & inspection support
- Form D1 / D2 returns included
FSSAI State Licence is required for food businesses with turnover ₹12 L–₹20 cr (restaurants, hotels, food manufacturers, distributors). FSSAI Central Licence is mandatory above ₹20 cr turnover, for importers/exporters, e-commerce food operators and units in multiple states. Velan Law Associates files Form B applications, gets premise inspections cleared and renews your FSSAI Licence on time.
Key Benefits
- Legal sanction for medium & large food operations
- Required for Swiggy / Zomato cloud-kitchen approvals
- Mandatory for export, import & e-commerce food sales
- Higher consumer & B2B vendor trust
- Insurance and bank-loan eligibility
Documents Required
- PAN & Aadhaar of applicant / authorised signatory
- Passport-size photograph
- Business address proof (rent agreement + NOC / utility bill)
- Bank account details / cancelled cheque
- List of food products & manufacturing capacity
- Layout plan, water test report & equipment list
- Food Safety Management Plan (we draft)
- Form IX (nomination of person-in-charge)
How We Work
Eligibility Mapping
We confirm State vs Central based on turnover, products & states of operation.
Documentation
Layout plan, FSMS plan, water test, Form IX & supporting docs prepared.
Form B Filing
Application filed on FoSCoS portal with prescribed fees.
Inspection
FSO premise inspection coordinated; deficiencies closed.
Licence Issued
FSSAI Licence issued for 1–5 years; annual Form D1/D2 returns filed by us.
Frequently Asked Questions
State Licence vs Central Licence — which do I need?
Turnover ₹12 L to ₹20 cr → State. Above ₹20 cr or operations in 2+ states or import/export or e-commerce head office → Central.
What is FSMS and is it mandatory?
Food Safety Management System plan — mandatory documentation for State & Central licences. We draft a compliant FSMS specific to your category.
Do online food sellers need a Central Licence?
Yes — if you list on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato, BigBasket etc., FSSAI considers you an e-commerce FBO and Central Licence is mandatory for the head office.
What annual returns must I file?
Form D1 by 31 May each year for all manufacturers; Form D2 quarterly for milk & milk products. We handle both.
How often is the premise inspected?
Once before issuance and randomly thereafter. Annual self-audit is also required for high-risk categories.
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