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FSSAI License Number

The food business operator must obtain a food license or FSSAI registration before commencing their business. FSSAI issues the food licenses to the FBOs certifying the safety of the food products for consumption. A 14-digit license number is assigned to each FBO (Food Business Operator). Along with the FSSAI logo, this must be applied to the food product package. The 14-digit license number shown on the food container or premises can be used to check the validity or status of the FSSAI license number.

FSSAI License Number

All FBOs have to display the FSSAI license number received at the time of grant of the FSSAI license in the product and within the premises. An FSSAI License is valid for up to the next 5 years, after which, one has to renew the FSSAI License by providing the necessary documents. The FSSAI license number which is issued to all types of food businesses consists of 14 digits. Basically, there are different kinds of FSSAI registration numbers depending on the scale of the food business operation. These 14-digits of an FSSAI license number are further divided into 5 groups. FSSAI License Number FSSAI License Number
  • Section 1: The first digit of the FSSAI Number indicates whether the food business has received the FSSAI registration/license or not.
  • Section 2: In the 2 and 3 numbers users can get information related to the State in which the Food Business is registered.
  • Section 3: The 4 and 5 number of the FSSAI License indicates the year in which the Food Business received the FSSAI License.
  • Section 4: The license number's sixth, seventh and eighth digits indicate the number of enrolling masters.
  • Section 5: The last 6 digits that are from 9