{"id":3012,"date":"2024-07-22T12:33:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/?p=3012"},"modified":"2026-01-20T07:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:26:31","slug":"online-food-license-in-hyderabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Food License in Hyderabad: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Doing a food business attracts several legal implications, including securing a food license from the FSSAI, an apex government authority. If you are a business owner seeking a food license in Hyderabad, this guide has your back. This write-up shall discuss the legalities around this license in detail alongside process and paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/#Underlining_the_Significance_Types_and_Eligibility_of_Food_License\" >Underlining the Significance, Types, and Eligibility of Food License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/#How_to_Apply_for_Food_License_In_Hyderabad_A_Step-By-Step_Guide\" >How to Apply for Food License In Hyderabad: A Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/#What_kind_of_Documents_Apply_to_the_Food_License_in_Hyderabad\" >What kind of Documents Apply to the Food License in Hyderabad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/#Mandatory_Operational_Norms_for_Food_License_Holders_in_Hyderabad\" >Mandatory Operational Norms for Food License Holders in Hyderabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/online-food-license-in-hyderabad\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlining_the_Significance_Types_and_Eligibility_of_Food_License\"><\/span>Underlining the Significance, Types, and Eligibility of Food License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A food license is essentially a legal approval that applies to diverse food businesses, including hotels, restaurants, milk processing units, meat processing facilities, roadside eateries, food packaging units, etc. It is a mandatory document that should be secured before commencing the business operation. Depending on the operational footprint and annual turnover, the food license has been classified as follows by the authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FSSAI Basic Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is required by food businesses with a smaller operational footprint such as roadside eateries, dhabas, food mobile vans, tea stalls, etc, The annual turnover threshold for this registration goes as high as upto Rs 12 lacs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FSSAI State License<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/services\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>fssai state license<\/strong><\/a> covers state-based businesses that are moderately large and have a yearly turnover ranging from Rs 12 lacs to Rs 20 crores. For businesses like meat processing plants, oil facilities, etc, the production capacity is also considered a primary criterion for license issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FSSAI Central License<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/services\/fssai-central-license\"><strong>central license<\/strong><\/a> mostly applies to entities with sizeable operational footprints, higher production, or mult-state operations. These include hotels, restaurant chains, milk processing units, beverage facilities, shelves food producers, etc. The annual turnover limit for this license has been capped at over 20 crores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Food_License_In_Hyderabad_A_Step-By-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Apply for Food License In Hyderabad: A Step-By-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make your way to the online portal viz. <strong>FoSCoS<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/foscos.fssai.gov.in\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/foscos.fssai.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>&#8211; an FSSAI\u2019s official platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait till the home page appears, then go to the upper menu to select the option -\u201cNew Application\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the area of operation>State>turnover criteria. Note: Entities acting as food or beverage producers must select the production capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the e-form with valid information pertaining to the business such as an address, correspondence, GST, CIN, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the FSMS information and food types, if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide information pertaining to testing capacity and equipment used for production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the supporting documents and pay the fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful filing, the application and the document shall undergo detailed vetting for accuracy and legitimacy. If the FSSAI\u2019s official finds any error during the inspection, the grant of license won\u2019t come into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_Documents_Apply_to_the_Food_License_in_Hyderabad\"><\/span>What kind of Documents Apply to the Food License in Hyderabad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the license you choose, you must arrange following dossies before delving into the registration process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic Registration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State License<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Central License<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of Business Address<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of Premises Ownership<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partnership Deed\/ Affidavit of Proprietorship<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Identity Proof<\/td><td>Aadhar Card\/ Voter ID\/ PAN Card<\/td><td>Aadhar Card\/ Voter ID\/ PAN Card<\/td><td>Aadhar Card\/ Voter ID\/ PAN Card<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>List of Food Products to be Handled<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>List of Equipment and Machinery<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recall Plan (if applicable)<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required (for manufacturers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water Test Report from ISI-Approved Facility<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>List of Directors with Full Address and Contact Details<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blueprint\/Layout of the Processing Unit<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analysis Report (Chemical &amp; Bacteriological) of Water<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Address Proof<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><td>Utility Bill\/ Rent Agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MOA and AOA (for Companies)<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required (for companies)<\/td><td>Required (for companies)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NOC from Municipality or Local Body<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of Annual Turnover<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Form-B Signed by Proprietor\/ Partner<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import Export Code (IEC)<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Required (for importers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport-sized Photographs<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSSAI Declaration Form<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Operational_Norms_for_Food_License_Holders_in_Hyderabad\"><\/span>Mandatory Operational Norms for Food License Holders in Hyderabad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the FSS Act 2006, adherence to the following norms is mandatory for food businesses in Hyderabad to stay compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Compliance Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic Registration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State License<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Central License<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Renewal of License<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display of Food Safety Display Board<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food Safety Audit<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required (for certain high-risk businesses)<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Updating Business Details<\/td><td>Within 30 days<\/td><td>Within 30 days<\/td><td>Within 30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementation of GHP (Good Hygiene Practices)<\/td><td>Basic adherence<\/td><td>Detailed adherence<\/td><td>Detailed adherence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintaining Sanitary and Hygienic Conditions<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Licensing and Registration of Vendors\/Suppliers<\/td><td>Not Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementation of Food Recall Plan<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Record Keeping and Documentation<\/td><td>Basic level<\/td><td>Detailed records<\/td><td>Detailed records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display of FSSAI License Number<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Periodic Training for Food Safety Supervisor<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Return<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Submission of Food Testing Reports<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><td>Required (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Periodic Medical Check-up for Employees<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Half-Yearly Return<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required (for manufacturers of milk products)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementation of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)<\/td><td>Basic adherence<\/td><td>Detailed adherence<\/td><td>Detailed adherence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import Export Code (IEC)<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Required (for importers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport-sized Photographs<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSSAI Declaration Form<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While applying for the Food license In Hyderabad, you must abide by the above conditions for a hassle-free registration journey. If in case you encounter any legal or process hindrances, feel free to get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/\"><strong>Advisou<\/strong><\/a>. We are the leading licensing firm in the country that helps companies comply with operational norms easily and secure mandatory approvals in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Our Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-food-license-in-rajasthan\/\">Food License In Rajasthan: Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/20\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doing a food business attracts several legal implications, including securing a food license from the FSSAI, an apex government authority. If you are a business owner seeking a food license in Hyderabad, this guide has your back. This write-up shall discuss the legalities around this license in detail alongside process and paperwork. 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