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Get your FSSAI Food Registration In Bihar
FBO Turnover Upto 1.5 Crore
- 1 year licence : 999 Rs
- 3 year licence : 1999 Rs
- 5 year licence : 2999 Rs
- All-inclusive, no hidden charges
FBO Turnover From 1.5 To 50 Crore
- 1 year licence : 3,999 Rs
- 3 year licence : 7,999 Rs
- 5 year licence : 11,999 Rs
- Govt Fees Extra
FBO Turnover greater than 50 Crore
- 1 year licence : 4,999 Rs
- 3 year licence : 12,999 Rs
- 5 year licence : 19,999 Rs
- Govt Fees Extra
FSSAI Food Registration in Bihar
Food is one of the fastest-growing business sectors in Bihar, spanning everything from traditional sweet shops and dairy units to cloud kitchens, restaurants, catering services, and food processing units in cities like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and beyond. If you manufacture, store, transport, distribute, or sell food in any form, you are legally required to obtain FSSAI Registration or a Licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Shubh Consultancy Services helps food business operators across Bihar navigate this process end-to-end — from identifying the right category to filing the application and tracking it through to approval.
What is FSSAI Registration?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the apex regulatory body responsible for ensuring that food sold in India is safe for consumption and meets prescribed quality standards. Every Food Business Operator (FBO) must obtain a unique 14-digit registration or licence number, which must be displayed at the business premises and printed on food packaging and invoices. This number tells consumers and regulators that the business has been verified for food safety compliance.
FSSAI registration is not optional — operating a food business without it is a punishable offence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and can attract penalties, business closure, or both.
Who Needs FSSAI Registration in Bihar?
FSSAI registration or licensing applies to virtually every link in the food supply chain, including:
- Restaurants, dhabas, sweet shops, and bakeries
- Cloud kitchens and home-based food businesses
- Tiffin and catering services
- Street food vendors and hawkers
- Dairy units, milk vendors, and milk processing plants
- Food manufacturers, processors, and packagers
- Wholesalers, distributors, and transporters of food products
- Grocery and retail stores selling packaged or loose food items
- Importers and exporters of food products
- Hotels, canteens, and food courts
- E-commerce food businesses and food delivery aggregators operating in Bihar
Categories of FSSAI Registration/Licence
The category of registration you need depends on your business’s annual turnover and scale of operations. As per the revised FSSAI turnover thresholds, effective 1st April 2026, the categories are as follows.
1. Basic Licence
Applicable to small food businesses with an annual turnover of up to ₹1.5 crore. This is the simplest category, with minimal documentation, and suits:
- Petty food manufacturers and home-based food businesses
- Tiffin services and home bakers
- Small dairy units and milk vendors
- Street food vendors, hawkers, and small stall owners
- Small retail shops selling food items
Government fee: ₹100 per annum.
2. State Licence
Applicable to mid-sized food businesses operating within Bihar, with an annual turnover between ₹1.5 crore and ₹50 crore. This covers:
- Medium-scale food manufacturers and processors
- Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses
- Food distributors, wholesalers, and storage/cold-chain operators
- Bakeries and sweet shops operating at a larger scale
Government fee: ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per annum, depending on the nature and scale of the business.
3. Central Licence
Applicable to large food businesses, importers/exporters, and businesses operating across more than one state, with an annual turnover above ₹50 crore. This covers:
- Large-scale food manufacturers and processing units
- Importers and exporters of food products
- Food businesses operating in multiple states, including pan-India restaurant chains
- Businesses operating at airports, seaports, railway premises, or central government establishments
Government fee: ₹7,500 per annum.
Deemed Registration for Street Vendors
Street food vendors and hawkers in Bihar who are already registered with their local municipal body under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, are deemed to be registered with FSSAI. They are not required to obtain a separate FSSAI registration but must continue to comply with FSSAI’s hygiene and sanitary requirements.
Validity of FSSAI Registration
A major recent reform is the introduction of perpetual validity. Registrations and licences granted on or after 10th March 2026 remain valid indefinitely, unless suspended, cancelled, or surrendered — there is no fixed expiry date and no need for periodic renewal. However, businesses must still pay the applicable annual fee and submit their Food Safety Compliance Return (FSCR) on time; failure to do so can result in suspension of the registration or licence.
Documents Required
The exact documents required depend on the category of registration and the nature of the food business, but typically include:
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant/proprietor/partners/directors
- Identity and address proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, etc.)
- Proof of business premises (rent agreement, electricity bill, property tax receipt, or NOC from the property owner)
- Business constitution documents (partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, MOA/AOA, etc., where applicable)
- List of food products to be manufactured, processed, or sold
- Food safety management plan or declaration (mandatory for State and Central licence categories)
- Water testing report (for manufacturing units, where applicable)
- Bank account details and a cancelled cheque
How Shubh Consultancy Services Helps
Our team supports food businesses across Bihar at every step of the FSSAI registration process:
- Assessing your business and turnover to identify the correct registration category
- Collecting, verifying, and preparing all required documents
- Filing the application accurately on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal
- Liaising with the licensing authority and coordinating any premises inspection
- Tracking your application until the registration/licence is issued
- Advising on annual fee payment, FSCR filing, and ongoing compliance after registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Even small and home-based food businesses are required to obtain at least a Basic FSSAI Registration if their annual turnover is up to ₹1.5 crore. Operating without it can attract penalties.
Basic Registration is typically processed faster, often within a few days to a couple of weeks, once documents are submitted correctly. State and Central Licences usually take between 30 to 60 working days, depending on the licensing authority and whether a premises inspection is required.
For registrations and licences granted on or after 10th March 2026, validity is perpetual — there is no fixed expiry and no renewal requirement, provided annual fees are paid and compliance returns are filed on time.
Operating without valid FSSAI registration is an offence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and can attract monetary penalties, seizure of food stock, or closure of the business, depending on the severity of the violation.
Yes. All FSSAI registrations and licences are applied for online through the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in). Shubh Consultancy Services can handle the entire online application process on your behalf.
It depends on annual turnover. A restaurant with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore needs Basic Registration; between ₹1.5 crore and ₹50 crore, a State Licence; and above ₹50 crore, a Central Licence.
Street vendors already registered with their local municipal body under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, are deemed registered with FSSAI and do not need to apply separately, but they must still follow FSSAI's hygiene and safety norms.
The 14-digit FSSAI number must be displayed at your business premises and printed on food packaging, labels, and invoices. It confirms to customers, regulators, and platforms like e-commerce and food delivery apps that your business is compliant with food safety regulations.
Yes. Failure to pay the annual fee, non-submission of the Food Safety Compliance Return, or violation of food safety standards can lead to suspension or cancellation of your registration or licence.
Yes. If your turnover crosses the threshold of your current category, you are required to apply for an upgrade (for example, from Basic Registration to a State Licence) by filing a modification application on the FoSCoS portal.
Contact Shubh Consultancy Services today for expert assistance with FSSAI Food Registration in Bihar, from application to approval and beyond.