FSSAI Licence Modification & Product Addition
Add products, change premises details, partners or directors on your FSSAI licence
- 1Change assessmentWe decide whether it's a modification, a new licence or a product approval.
- 2Category mappingNew products mapped to the correct food categories.
- 3FilingModification filed with the required documents and fee.
- 4ApprovalWe follow up until the updated licence is issued.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About FSSAI Licence Modification & Product Addition
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Any change to the details on an FSSAI licence — new food products or categories, a change in partners or directors, production capacity, or the name and address particulars — must be applied for as a modification on FoSCoS. Selling a product that isn't covered by your licence's food categories is a compliance breach even if the licence itself is valid.
FSSAI licences list the food categories and products you are allowed to handle. Launching a new product line in a different category, starting manufacturing where you only traded before, or adding a new kind of activity requires a modification before you start.
Changes in the people responsible — partners, directors, the nominated person under Section 17 — and changes in capacity or equipment also need modification so the licence matches reality during inspections.
A change in the physical premises is different: a new location is a new premises and generally needs a fresh licence, not a modification. Products that are not standardised under FSSAI regulations may need product approval under the non-specified food regulations before they can be added.
| Where to file | FoSCoS — modification application against the existing licence |
|---|---|
| Common triggers | New food category, new products, change of directors/partners, capacity change |
| New location | Usually a fresh licence, not a modification |
| Non-standardised products | May need product approval before addition |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Brands launching new products or categories
- Traders who start manufacturing, repacking or relabelling
- Companies changing directors or the nominated person
- Units increasing capacity or adding equipment
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Mapping of new products to FSSAI food categories
- Check whether product approval is needed
- Modification application and supporting documents
- Query replies until the modified licence is issued
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
We decide whether it's a modification, a new licence or a product approval.
New products mapped to the correct food categories.
Modification filed with the required documents and fee.
We follow up until the updated licence is issued.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- FSSAI product addition
- Adding products or food categories to an existing licence.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
