FSSAI classifies food products into different categories. Correct classification determines the type of food business license you need.
Category determines licensing requirement
Different hygiene & safety standards apply
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Dairy products and analogues
Milk and dairy-based drinks
Fermented and renneted milk products
Condensed milk and analogues
Cream and cream analogues
Milk powder and cream powder
Cheese and cheese analogues
Dairy-based desserts
Whey and whey products
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions
Fats and oils essentially free from water
Fat emulsions (water-in-oil)
Fat emulsions (oil-in-water)
Fat-based desserts
Edible ices
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits
Vegetables, mushrooms, roots, tubers, nuts & seeds
Confectionery
Cocoa and chocolate products
Sugar confectionery
Chewing gum
Decorations, toppings and sweet sauces
Cereals and cereal products
Whole, broken or flaked grains
Flours and starches
Breakfast cereals
Pasta and noodles
Cereal and starch-based desserts
Batters
Pre-cooked or processed cereal and legume products
Soybean products
Bakery products
Bread and ordinary bakery products
Fine bakery wares
Meat and meat products
Fresh meat and poultry
Processed meat products
Comminuted meat products
Edible casings
Fish and fish products
Fresh fish and fish products
Processed fish products
Semi-preserved fish
Fully preserved fish
Eggs and egg products
Other / non-specified food products
Fresh eggs
Hemp seed products
Hemp seeds and seed products
Our food business experts can help you classify your products correctly and guide you through FSSAI licensing.
Generally Category A - Basic License
Generally Category B - State License
Generally Category C - State License
Determine what category your product falls under (bakery, dairy, meat, beverages, etc.)
Is your product perishable, frozen, or shelf-stable? This affects handling and licensing.
Check if additives, preservatives, or special ingredients affect classification.
Based on category, identify if you need Basic, State, or Central FSSAI license.
| Category | Products | License Type |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | Bakery, Dry Snacks, Spices | Basic Registration |
| Category B | Dairy, Beverages, Processed Foods | State License |
| Category C | Meat, Seafood, High-risk Foods | State License |
| Category D | Large-scale Multi-state Operations | Central License |
Generally Category A/B - Basic/State License
Generally Category A - Basic License
Generally Category A/B - Basic/State License
Generally Category A - Basic License
Generally Category B - State License
Generally Category B/C - State/Central License
