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  • Shweta Verma
  • img September 19, 2026

Checklist of Documents to be enclosed with a New Food License Application

Checklist of Documents to be enclosed with a New Food License Application

Sr. No.

Document / Requirement

Applicability / Key Check

1

Form-B duly completed and signed in duplicate

To be signed by proprietor/partner/authorised signatory

2

Blueprint/Layout Plan of Processing Unit

Should show dimensions in metres/sq. metres and area allocation operation-wise

3

List of Directors

Include full address and contact details

4

List of Equipment & Machinery

Mention equipment/machinery, number, installed capacity and horsepower

5

Photo ID & Address Proof

For proprietor/partner/director(s)/authorised signatory; proof should be issued by Government authority

6

List of Food Categories

Applicable to manufacturers; specify food categories intended to be manufactured

7

Authority Letter & Responsible Person Details

Nominate responsible person and alternate responsible person; specify powers for inspection assistance, sample collection, packing and dispatch

8

Water Analysis Report – Chemical & Bacteriological

Required where water is used as an ingredient; report should be from recognised/public health laboratory and mention authorised representative who collected sample and date of collection

9

Proof of Possession of Premises

Sale deed / rent agreement / electricity bill / other acceptable proof

10

Constitution Documents of Entity

Partnership Deed / Affidavit / Memorandum & Articles of Association, as applicable

11

Co-operative Society Certificate

Certificate under Co-operative Societies Act, 1861 / Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, where applicable

12

NOC from Manufacturer

Required in case of re-labellers

13

Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan/Certificate

To be submitted, if available/applicable

14

Milk Source / Procurement Plan

For milk and milk-product processing units; include locations of milk collection centres

15

Source of Raw Material – Meat

For meat and meat-processing plants

16

Pesticide Residue Report of Water

For packaged drinking water, packaged mineral water and/or carbonated water units; include source of raw water and treatment plan

17

Recall Plan

Wherever applicable; include details of persons/entities to whom the product is distributed

18

NOCs from Municipality/Local Body & State Pollution Control Board

Required except for units located in a notified industrial area

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