1. Criteria for FSSAI Basic Registration:

• This Licence is only for small manufacturers, marketers, storage units, cake shops, distributors, retail shops, transporters, restaurants, etc., basically, any small business having an annual turnover of Rs. 12 lakhs or less than Rs. 12 lakhs.
• This Licence is valid for a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.

2. Criteria for FSSAI State License:

• FSSAI State License is for SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) such as storage houses, marketers, distributors, transporters, etc.;
• The Company must have its operation in only one state;
• The business must have an annual turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakhs and less than Rs. 20 crores;
• FSSAI State License is issued for 5 years & a minimum of 1 year.

3. Criteria for FSSAI Central License:

• Companies operating as importers in the food business or export-oriented business, large manufacturers, and operators in the Central Government Agencies, ports, or airports must have FSSAI Central License;
• A Company must have a Licence for the Head Office in case it is operational in different states or cities;
• FSSAI Central License is for all Food Business Operators having an annual turnover of Rs. 20 crores or more;
• This license is issued for 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.