Quick Answer: FSSAI licence fees range from ₹100 to ₹7,500 per year. Basic Registration costs ₹100 a year, a State Licence costs ₹5,000 a year, and a Central Licence costs ₹7,500 a year. The fee is charged per annum, and you can pay for several years at once.
Your FSSAI fee depends on one thing only: which of the three licence tiers your food business falls into. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) fixes these rates centrally, so a bakery in Kochi and a bakery in Kanpur pay exactly the same government fee.
Overview: FSSAI Fees at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |
| Official portal | FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) |
| Fee range | ₹100 to ₹7,500 per year |
| Charged | Per annum, paid upfront for the term you choose |
| Paying ahead | Any number of years at once, per FSSAI's March 2026 FAQs |
| Payment mode | Online, at the time of application |
What Are the FSSAI Licence Fees for Each Tier?
There are three tiers, and each carries a flat annual government fee. Your annual turnover decides where you sit.
| Licence tier | Who it applies to | Government fee | Fee for 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | ₹100 per year | ₹500 |
| State Licence | Annual turnover above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore | ₹5,000 per year | ₹25,000 |
| Central Licence | Annual turnover above ₹50 crore | ₹7,500 per year | ₹37,500 |
Two points catch people out. First, importers, exporters, e-commerce food sellers, five-star hotels and head offices spanning two or more states need a Central Licence whatever their turnover. Second, plenty of older blogs still quote a State Licence range of ₹2,000 to ₹5,000; the current fee-per-annum schedule, updated 1 April 2026, sets a flat ₹5,000 for manufacturers, restaurants, hotels up to four star, retailers, wholesalers, caterers, storage and transport units alike.
Not sure which tier is yours? Our Basic, State and Central comparison guide walks through the turnover slabs in detail.
Are FSSAI Licence Fees Different in Kerala, Gujarat or Delhi?
No. FSSAI fees are identical in every state and union territory. There is no separate Kerala rate, Gujarat rate, Delhi rate, Uttar Pradesh rate, Bihar rate, Haryana rate or Tamil Nadu rate.
The confusion is understandable, because the State Licence is named after the state food safety department that processes it. But the amount itself sits in a single national fee schedule published on FoSCoS, and every applicant pays through the same portal. What genuinely varies between states is processing speed and how often inspectors visit, not the price.
So if you search "FSSAI licence fees kitni hai" for your own state, the answer is the same everywhere: ₹100, ₹5,000 or ₹7,500 a year.
What Is the FSSAI Renewal Fee?
Licences and registrations issued on or after 1 April 2026 never need renewing. Under the amended licensing regulations they stay valid unless suspended, cancelled or surrendered, but you still pay the annual fee. Miss it and the licence is deemed suspended until you pay.
For an older licence with an expiry date, the official FoSCoS fee structure lists the renewal fee as the same as a new application: ₹100 for Basic Registration, ₹5,000 for a State Licence and ₹7,500 for a Central Licence each year. Our FSSAI renewal walkthrough covers who still renews and how.
Which Food Businesses Pay No FSSAI Fee at All?
Two categories now pay nothing. Hawkers, meaning itinerant or mobile food vendors selling from carts or on foot, have had their registration fee waived since 28 September 2024. Anganwadi (Integrated Child Development Services) centres have paid ₹0 since 12 March 2025.
Both still have to register on FoSCoS and still receive a certificate. The waiver removes the ₹100 charge, not the obligation. A small stall that operates from a fixed spot rather than moving around counts as a petty retailer, and that still costs ₹100 a year.
What Other FSSAI Charges Should You Budget For?
Beyond the headline annual fee, three charges show up regularly.
- Modification - changing details printed on your certificate costs one year's fee on the FoSCoS fee table: ₹7,500 for Central, the State fee for your kind of business, and ₹100 for Basic Registration. FSSAI's older 2022 FAQs quote ₹1,000 for a licence, so check the amount FoSCoS calculates. Changing only contact details or documents is free.
- Duplicate licence - if you lose your certificate, a replacement costs 10% of the applicable licence fee.
- Railway station businesses - caterers, canteens and stalls on railway premises pay a special Central [Railways] rate of ₹2,000 per year above ₹1.5 crore turnover, or ₹100 as registration below it.
Do remember the multiplier. Because fees are quoted per annum, a restaurant choosing a five-year State Licence pays ₹25,000 upfront, not ₹5,000. Running a small kitchen from home instead? The home kitchen registration guide explains why most home bakers stay on the ₹100 Basic Registration.
How Do You Get an FSSAI Food Licence Online?
You apply on FoSCoS, the FSSAI's official compliance portal, by selecting your tier, filling Form A or Form B, uploading your documents and paying the fee online. The full walkthrough, including document lists and screen-by-screen steps, is in our guide to applying for an FSSAI food licence online.
Where Do You Pay the Fee?
Payment happens on the FoSCoS new licence and registration page, at the end of the application, by net banking, card or UPI. Only FSSAI issues the licence; no private agency can.
If the tier selection or document upload feels daunting, Jaagruk Bharat, a private facilitator, can help through its assisted FSSAI food licence service. Its service charge is separate from the government fee, and FSSAI alone grants the licence. If you run a café, tea shop or bakery, our guide for cafés and bakeries shows which tier usually applies.
