State-specific compliance

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) in Tamil Nadu

How FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) applies to a business operating in Tamil Nadu, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.

Definition

FSSAI License (Central / State / Basic) as it applies to businesses operating in Tamil Nadu. 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 Tamil Nadu. In Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu?

FacetConditionApplies

Central regulation — applies in all states/UTsYes

Applies across all sectorsDepends

Triggered when any of: serves_food, manufactures_food, stores_perishables, imports_foodDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: annual

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.

Citations

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