How to Modify Your FSSAI License After a Business Change

If you run a food business, things often change. You might move to a new place, start selling new products, or even change your company name. When any of this happens, your FSSAI License must show the updated details. You don’t have to apply for a fresh license every time. Instead, you can simply apply for an FSSAI Licence modification (or food licence modification) through the FoSCoS portal and, in most cases, retain the same FSSAI License or registration number.

Why is FSSAI License Modification Important?

It is important to keep your FSSAI licence details correct. If the information on the licence does not match your real business, you may face problems during inspections.

You need to update your licence in these cases:

• You move to a new place
• You add new food products
• You increase production capacity
• You change your contact details

What Details Can Be Changed?

You can request changes to:

• Business or company name
• Premises address (where permitted)
• Kind of business
• Food products or product categories
• Production capacity
• Communication and contact details
• PAN and other supporting information

FSSAI distinguishes between changes that appear on the License certificate (Form C details) and non-Form C updates (such as contact details or supporting documents). Both can be handled through the same online modification facility.

Step-by-Step FSSAI License Modification Procedure / Process

The entire FSSAI License modification process is online on the FoSCoS portal:

1. Visit the FoSCoS website and log in using your existing License number, registration certificate number, or application reference number.
2. Select the “Modification” option from the menu and choose “Apply for Modification in License/Registration”.
3. Select the specific details you want to change. The system will classify it as a normal (Form C) modification or a non-Form C modification depending on what you select.
4. Enter the updated information carefully and proceed through the Form B sections that become editable.
5. Upload the supporting documents required for the change (you usually need to re-upload relevant documents).
6. Fill in the purpose of modification, accept the declaration, and pay the applicable fee, if any.
7. Once you submit the application, write down the reference number. You can check the status anytime on the same portal.

What Documents are Required for FSSAI License Modification?

• FSSAI license number or registration number
• Papers of new information (updated business documents, new address proof, or details about products and capacity)
• Any other documents if required.

How Much Does FSSAI License Modification Cost?

The FSSAI License modification fees depend on the type of change. FSSAI states that a modification affecting information contained in the License certificate can attract a modification fee. If the modification also results in an upgrade of the License category, a differential fee may apply. Usually, the fees structure for modification would differ when youtry to enroll and fill the form but for more details, you can seek professional help.

For the latest amount, you should check the fee displayed on FoSCoS when filing the application.

Can You Modify the Address and Keep the Same License Number?

Yes. FSSAI has specifically enabled food businesses to retain the same License or registration number even when there is a permitted change in premises address. You apply for the change through the normal modification process on FoSCoS. The exact scrutiny and timeline can vary depending on whether the address change involves a different district, state, or jurisdiction, but the facility exists so you do not have to surrender and re-apply for a completely new number in eligible cases.

What are the Common Challenges/Reasons for Rejection?

A lot of FSSAI modification requests get stuck or turned down over small things. People often upload incomplete papers, give the wrong address proof, or take too long to answer when the officer asks questions. Sometimes the new details don’t match what’s already on the licence, or the fee paid is incorrect. Most of these issues can be fixed easily if you double-check everything before you submit and reply fast when the portal sends a query.