FSSAI License Document Checklist for Restaurants, Cloud Kitchens, Bakeries, and Food Manufacturers in Pune

Mandatory Documents for FSSAI State and Central Licenses in Pune

To avoid FoSCoS portal queries from FDA Maharashtra food safety officers, assemble verified digital documents tailored to your Kind of Business (KoB):

For baseline regulations, review our complete FSSAI food license guide or get assistance via our food license service.

Universal Documentation Checklist (State License):

1. Applicant KYC: PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and passport-size photo of the proprietor, partners, or directors.
2. Business Entity Proof: Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or local Shop Act license (Gumasta).
3. Premises Ownership Proof: Electricity bill, property tax receipt, or registered rent agreement with a signed owner NOC.
4. Kitchen / Plant Layout Blueprint: Scaled floor plan showing dimensions, food preparation zones, storage areas, and equipment placement.
5. Water Test Report: Potability test report issued by an authorized government or NABL-accredited laboratory confirming absence of coliforms and heavy metals.
6. List of Food Categories / Products: Detailed list of food categories to be manufactured or served.
7. Form IX (Nomination of Person Responsible): Formal board resolution nominating a technical food safety officer or director.

Specialized rules for delivery businesses are covered in our guide on cloud kitchens and home bakers.