The official annual fee depends on the Kind of Business and licence category. Registration is generally ₹100 per year, a Central licence ₹7,500 per year, and the revised 2026 FoSCoS chart commonly shows ₹5,000 per year for State licences, subject to category-specific treatment. Licences may generally be selected for one to five years, so the government fee is multiplied by validity. Professional, testing and documentation costs are separate.
2026 threshold change
For many turnover-based kinds of business, FSSAI's revised framework applies from 1 April 2026 to new applications: Registration up to ₹1.5 crore; State licence above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore; Central licence above ₹50 crore. Existing FBO migration follows FSSAI directions. Special criteria still apply.
Government fee table
Registration is generally ₹100 per year; State licence is shown as ₹5,000 per year for many revised categories; Central licence is ₹7,500 per year. Hawker fee waivers and category-specific fees may apply. Always calculate using the live FoSCoS eligibility and fee screen for the exact Kind of Business and State.
Category exceptions
Importers, e-commerce operators, certain exporters, five-star-and-above hotels, Central Government premises and businesses under capacity or sector-specific criteria may require a Central licence regardless of ordinary turnover. Hotel star category and some institutional activities have distinct rules.
Validity calculation
A registration or licence is normally applied for one to five years. Multiply the annual government fee by the selected validity, then add any portal-approved charges. A longer validity reduces renewal frequency but is not automatically discounted.
Additional costs
Budget for professional assistance, layout or technical documents, water or product testing, packaging migration evidence, FSMS preparation, corrective works and local licences. These are not FSSAI government fees and should be quoted transparently.
Example budgets
Illustration: if a restaurant falls within a ₹5,000 annual State-licence category and selects three years, the base government licence fee is ₹15,000 before any separate professional or testing cost. The actual portal assessment and facts control.
No official city-wise fee
The supplied Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru consultancy table is not an official FSSAI fee schedule. Government fees are category-based, not premium-priced by city. Private professional fees vary by provider, scope, complexity and local work and should not be presented as legal rates.
Renewal and modification
Renew before expiry through FoSCoS. Late renewal and expired-licence consequences depend on the operative regulations and portal rules. Modification, duplicate certificate and other services may have separate fees. Do not assume every renewal cost is identical without checking.
How to reduce cost
Classify the Kind of Business correctly, apply for only genuine premises and activities, choose validity thoughtfully, prepare complete documents, maintain renewal reminders and avoid unnecessary intermediaries. Never understate turnover or capacity to save fees.
Pre-payment checklist
Confirm entity and premises, products, turnover/capacity, Kind of Business, category, validity, official fee, required documents and whether an existing licence should be modified rather than duplicated. Save the official receipt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Basic Registration fee?
The official annual registration fee is generally ₹100, subject to applicable waiver or category rules.
What is the Central licence fee?
The FoSCoS chart lists ₹7,500 per year.
Are Mumbai government fees higher than Jaipur?
Not merely because of city. Government fees depend on category; private service costs can vary.
Did the turnover thresholds change in 2026?
Yes. FSSAI's 2026 FAQs and eligibility chart state revised thresholds effective 1 April 2026 for new applications in turnover-based categories.
Official sources and legal references
These are primary starting points used for the legal verification completed on 23 July 2026. Gazette notifications prevail over convenient compilations if they conflict.
Editorial review record
| Review level | Reviewer | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial research | TargoLegal Research and Editorial Desk | Completed | 23 July 2026 |
| Independent legal/FSSAI professional | Qualified reviewer to be assigned | Professional review pending | — |
