# FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Restaurant / food service businesses in Maharashtra

Profile-specific applicability of FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for a restaurant / food service unit in Maharashtra, with citation and deadline.

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## Definition

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) for Restaurant / food service businesses in Maharashtra: how the obligation applies, where to file, and the penalty for default.

Source: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.1 (Categories) (https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/)

## What it means in practice

A restaurant / food service unit (NIC 56) operating in Maharashtra typically triggers FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) because of the food-handling nature of the business.

The day-to-day administering authority will be Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

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).

Source: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.1 (Categories) (https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/)

## Does FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) apply to a restaurant / food service business in Maharashtra?

| Facet | Condition | Applies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| State coverage | Central regulation: applies in all states and union territories | Yes |
| Sector coverage | Applies across all sectors | Depends |
| Activity or process | Triggered by any of: serves or sells food, manufactures food, stores perishable food, imports food | Depends |

## Deadlines and penalty

- Cadence: Every year (Annual renewal)
- Next due: Renews on your licence date [No fixed 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

- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 + FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.1 (Categories): https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/

## Related

- [FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) in Maharashtra](https://luckpanda.app/compliance/glossary/fssai-license/maharashtra)
- [FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic): the national page](https://luckpanda.app/compliance/glossary/fssai-license)
- [Every obligation for restaurant / food service in Maharashtra](https://luckpanda.app/compliance/business/restaurant/maharashtra)
- [Restaurant / food service compliance by state](https://luckpanda.app/compliance/business/restaurant)

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