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FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) in Andhra Pradesh

How FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) applies to a business operating in Andhra Pradesh, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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Definition

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) as it applies to businesses operating in Andhra Pradesh. Every food business operator must obtain an FSSAI license/registration before commencing operations. Three tiers: Basic Registration (turnover ≤ Rs 12 L), State License (Rs 12 L - Rs 20 Cr), Central License (above Rs 20 Cr / multi-state / specific categories).

  • SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 · Regulation 2.1 (Categories)
    foscos.fssai.gov.in

What it means in practice

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Renewals can be 1-5 year basis; late renewal fine Rs 100/day. FoSCoS portal handles all three license tiers + product approvals.

  • SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 · Regulation 2.1 (Categories)
    foscos.fssai.gov.in

Does FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) apply to your business in Andhra Pradesh?

FacetConditionApplies
State coverageCentral regulation: applies in all states and union territories
Sector coverageApplies across all sectorsDepends
Activity or processTriggered by any of: serves or sells food, manufactures food, stores perishable food, imports foodDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence
Every year · Annual renewal
Next due
No fixed date Renews on your licence date
Penalty for default
Operating without licence: imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to Rs 5 lakh (Sec 63 FSS Act). Misleading labels: Rs 3 lakh.

This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration.

Citations

  • SourceFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 · Regulation 2.1 (Categories)
    foscos.fssai.gov.in

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