How to Surrender and Cancel an FSSAI License on FoSCoS: Safe Closure of Food Businesses in Pune

Procedure to Surrender and Cancel an FSSAI License in Pune

When a restaurant shuts down operations, a cloud kitchen closes, or a food manufacturing company dissolves in Pune, formally surrendering the active FSSAI License or Basic Registration is a critical legal requirement. Leaving an unused FSSAI license active leaves the business owner legally exposed to recurring annual return filing liabilities (Form D-1) and potential food adulteration investigations.

FBOs can execute Voluntary License Surrender directly on the FoSCoS Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in). The applicant logs in, selects the specific license number, provides formal justification for surrender (e.g., Commercial Shutdown, Conversion of Entity, License Relocation), and submits the electronic request. KOKJAGUAR Consultancy in Magarpatta City manages clean, compliant FSSAI surrenders for Pune food brands. Review our food business wind-down services.

Steps for Online FSSAI Surrender

1. Log in to the official FoSCoS portal using your 14-digit license credentials.
2. Navigate to License/Registration > Apply for Surrender of License/Registration.
3. Specify the exact effective date of closure and state grounds for termination.
4. Upload supporting closure proof: Shop Act cancellation, lease termination deed, or board resolution.
5. Authenticate the request. The Designated Officer approves the surrender within 15 to 30 days.