If you are planning to start a food business — such as a restaurant, bakery, food truck, cloud kitchen, or packaged food unit — you need to obtain an FSSAI License. This license is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and is mandatory for anyone involved in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food.
At SKNV and Associates, we help food entrepreneurs in Hyderabad get their FSSAI registration or license quickly and correctly.
Food manufacturers and processors
Restaurants, cafes, canteens, and bakeries
Cloud kitchens and home-based food businesses
Packaged food sellers, wholesalers, and retailers
Food transporters and importers
Even small-scale food sellers must register under FSSAI to operate legally.
Basic Registration – For small businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakhs/year
State License – For businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakhs to ₹20 crores/year (within Telangana)
Central License – For businesses with turnover above ₹20 crores/year or operating in multiple states
PAN and Aadhaar of business owner
Passport-size photo
Address proof and utility bill of premises
Business registration certificate
Food safety management plan
NOC from municipality (if applicable)
FSSAI license is valid for 1 to 5 years and must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties. It is mandatory to display your FSSAI number at your place of business and on food packaging.
Non-compliance may lead to fines, license cancellation, or legal action.
