FSSAI Central License Patna
An FSSAI Central License issued under Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 & Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 by the Central Licensing Authority, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), is a mandatory 14-digit food safety certificate (starting with Digit 1) for high-capacity food manufacturers, importers, exporters, and large-scale food distributors operating in Bihar.
- Mandatory Central License under FSS Act, 2006 for Turnover > ₹20 Crores
- Required for Food Manufacturers with Capacity > 2 MT/Day or Dairy > 50,000 LPD
- Compulsory for All Food Importers (IEC Holders) & Exporters in Bihar
- Issued via FoSCoS Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with 1 to 5 Years Validity
- Mandatory for Central Govt Premises (Railways, AIIMS, Airport, Defence Canteens)
What is FSSAI Central License Registration in Patna, Bihar?
Under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, food business operators (FBOs) are categorized into three regulatory tiers based on production scale, operational capacity, and financial turnover: FSSAI Basic Registration (up to ₹12 Lakhs), FSSAI State License (₹12 Lakhs to ₹20 Crores), and **FSSAI Central License** (for large-scale operations exceeding ₹20 Crores annual turnover or specific high-risk categories).
In Patna and across industrial corridors in Bihar (such as Patliputra Industrial Area, Hajipur Food Park, Bihta, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, and Bhagalpur), obtaining an FSSAI Central License is legally mandatory for:
1. Food Manufacturers & Processors: Units with a daily production capacity exceeding 2 Metric Tonnes (MT) per day (or 50,000 Litres Per Day for Dairy units).
2. Importers & Exporters: All businesses holding an Import Export Code (IEC) importing or exporting food products into India.
3. E-Commerce & Digital Platforms: Online food aggregators, marketplace operators (Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto), and cloud kitchen networks operating across multiple states.
4. Central Government Catering: Food supply units serving Railways (IRCTC Danapur/Patna Junction), AIIMS Patna, Airport canteens, and Military Garrison mess facilities.
Application processing is executed online via the **FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in)** and involves submitting Form B, food category selection, FSMS plan preparation, NABL water testing reports, and clearing an on-site physical inspection by Central Food Safety Officers. Shree Meeracorp provides complete end-to-end consulting across Bihar.