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Food license in Ghaziabad (FSSAI registration)
The FSSAI food license fee, the trade licence fee for food businesses and every other licence needed in Ghaziabad.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
FSSAI fee Checked on official site Source
Food license in Ghaziabad: what you need
Every food business in Ghaziabad needs an FSSAI food license or registration from the State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). The same FSSAI fees apply across India. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation issues a separate trade licence for the premises, and Uttar Pradesh has its own Shops and Establishments registration.
Basic registration: Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. Fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
Which FSSAI food license do you need?
It depends on your yearly turnover.
| Type | Who needs it | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. | ₹100 per year |
| FSSAI State Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover from ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore. | ₹5,000 per year |
| FSSAI Central Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover above ₹50 crore, and e-commerce food operators. | ₹7,500 per year |
All licences for a restaurant or café in Ghaziabad
Besides the food license, these registrations are required for a restaurant or café here.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | State Food Safety Department (FSSAI) | ₹100per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfrontChecked on official site Source |
| Music licence (PPL and IPRS) | PPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs) | ₹17,500 + ₹20,000a year: PPL (21 to 40 seats, metro) plus IPRS (restaurant, metro); GST extraChecked on official site Source |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Trade licence fee for food businesses in Ghaziabad
| Food business | Licence | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or Café | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
| Cloud Kitchen | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
| Catering Business | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Licence under GMC bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | Variesby listed tradeTo confirm Source |
Documents for the FSSAI food license
- Photo of the owner
- ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN)
- Proof of premises
- List of food items
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at foscos.fssai.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
- Wait for the result. Usual time: About 7 days.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 1 to 5 years.
Where to apply
State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). Official portal for the FSSAI food license: foscos.fssai.gov.in. For the trade licence in Ghaziabad: Nivesh Mitra (UP single window).