FSSAI Food License for E-Commerce Business

By Sudama Mistri     13-11-2025     52

From recent 5 years online business in India showing a very high growth rate. More people prefer to purchases product online rather than buying from offline store

The 2011 regulation of FSSAI on Licensing and Registration of Food Business mandates all those e-commerce FBOs that are covered within the First Schedule of the said regulation to obtain a license for its operations. Such licenses are issued by the Central Licensing Authority .

E-Commerce Business Models

The FSSAI prescribes food standards in India and regulates e-commerce food businesses. The FSSAI defines e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) as those carrying out businesses through an online platform or medium.

The FSSAI has defined the e-commerce business models as follows:

  • Inventory Based Model: The e-commerce business/company owns the inventory and food services in this type of model. They sell food directly to the consumers.
  • Marketplace Based Model: In this model, an e-commerce company is a facilitator of an IT platform to the buyers, sellers, marketers and manufacturers of food products. The sellers, manufacturers and marketers sell food to the buyers through the platform provided by the e-commerce companies.
  • Hybrid Model: The e-commerce companies function as a marketplace and as a retailer or wholesaler in this type of model. They get revenue from service charges and income from the sale of goods.

FSSAI Registration for E-Commerce

Online business in India showing a very high growth rate recently. More people are now preferred to choose online mode of purchase than the offline purchase. Grocery item purchases, electronics purchase, food items purchase are mainly doing through online mode.

The 2011 regulation of FSSAI on Licensing and Registration of Food Business mandates all those e-commerce FBOs that are covered within the First Schedule of the said regulation to obtain a license for its operations. Such licenses are issued by the Central Licensing Authority .

Central FSSAI License Registration

The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is the supreme authority which is responsible for regulating and supervising the food safety. So it is mandatory to take FSSAI Food safety License as per the law. Here we discuss about FSSAI central license.

Businesses having annual turnover above 20 crore can apply for FSSAI central license. Eligible food Business Operators like Importers, Manufacturers, operators in central government, Railways, airports, seaports, etc. need to take a Central FSSAI license from Food Standards and Safety Authority of India.

Our expert professionals having specialized knowledge in food safety license procedure make the procedure flexible to our valuable clients. Team FSSAI INDIA Registration and Licensing consultants guarantee that you can experience professional approach from our staffs that make everything hassle free.

Required Documents for FSSAI Central License

  1. Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  2. ID Proof of the Concerned Person (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
  3. If any Government Registration Certificates ( Company Incorporation Certificate / Firm Registration / Partnership Deed / Pan card / GST Registration Number / Shop and Establishment Registration / Trade License)
  4. If the applicant is private limited company or partnership firm then they should provide MOA & AOA or Partnership deed copy.
  5. IE Code (Import Export Code) Certificate.(for the category of export and import IE code is compulsory)
  6. Authority letter from the company letterhead to the concerned person stating that he is authorized to file FSSAI application.
  7. List of food category desired to be manufactured (In case of manufacturers).

If you are applying for manufacturing category please arrange below other documents.

  1. Manufacturing unit photos
  2. Plant Layouts & Product details.
  3. Machinery details use for production in your company letterhead (Capacity & Horse Power details)
  4. In case if your business in to mineral water plant then water test report compulsory.
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