FSSAI categories explained
1. Basic Registration — for petty dairy businesses
If your turnover is under ₹12 lakh per year and you don't run a processing unit, Basic Registration is all you need. Annual fee is just ₹100. Milk-delivery routes, single-village milk sellers, and small tea-stall owners typically fall in this tier. Documents required are minimal — Aadhaar, photo, address proof.
2. State License — for growing dairies
If you handle 500-10,000 litres per day, or have turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore, you need a State License. Annual fees range from ₹2,000-5,000 depending on the scale. Most urban dairies, small processing units, and district-level collection centres fall here. You will need a water test report, a layout plan, and possibly a NOC from your local municipality.
3. Central License — for large and multi-state dairies
Turnover above ₹20 crore, multi-state operations, exports, or processing 50,000+ litres per day — all trigger a Central License. Annual fee is ₹7,500, but the documentation is much more detailed (HACCP plan, recall procedures, food safety management system). Expect a site-inspection visit before approval.
How to apply
Go to foscos.fssai.gov.in (the official FSSAI portal). Register with your mobile number and email. Select 'Apply for New License' and choose Basic, State or Central based on this calculator. Fill Form A (Basic) or Form B (State/Central). Upload documents as PDF or JPG. Pay the fee online via net banking, UPI or card. Download the provisional receipt with your application number (ARN) to track status.
After you get your license
Display the 14-digit FSSAI license number on every invoice, delivery receipt and milk bottle label. DudhHisaab adds it automatically to every PDF bill and every WhatsApp message. Renew 30-90 days before expiry — FSSAI allows a grace window but it's risky.
Disclaimer: This calculator is an unofficial estimator based on publicly available FSSAI fee schedules. Always verify the current fee and category rules on foscos.fssai.gov.in before making payment.