- Shweta Verma
September 19, 2026
Checklist of Documents to be enclosed with a New Food License Application
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Checklist of Documents to be enclosed with a New Food License Application
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Sr. No. |
Document / Requirement |
Applicability / Key Check |
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1 |
Form-B duly completed and signed in duplicate |
To be signed by proprietor/partner/authorised signatory |
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2 |
Blueprint/Layout Plan of Processing Unit |
Should show dimensions in metres/sq. metres and area allocation operation-wise |
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3 |
List of Directors |
Include full address and contact details |
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4 |
List of Equipment & Machinery |
Mention equipment/machinery, number, installed capacity and horsepower |
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5 |
Photo ID & Address Proof |
For proprietor/partner/director(s)/authorised signatory; proof should be issued by Government authority |
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6 |
List of Food Categories |
Applicable to manufacturers; specify food categories intended to be manufactured |
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7 |
Authority Letter & Responsible Person Details |
Nominate responsible person and alternate responsible person; specify powers for inspection assistance, sample collection, packing and dispatch |
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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 |
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9 |
Proof of Possession of Premises |
Sale deed / rent agreement / electricity bill / other acceptable proof |
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10 |
Constitution Documents of Entity |
Partnership Deed / Affidavit / Memorandum & Articles of Association, as applicable |
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11 |
Co-operative Society Certificate |
Certificate under Co-operative Societies Act, 1861 / Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, where applicable |
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12 |
NOC from Manufacturer |
Required in case of re-labellers |
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13 |
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan/Certificate |
To be submitted, if available/applicable |
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14 |
Milk Source / Procurement Plan |
For milk and milk-product processing units; include locations of milk collection centres |
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15 |
Source of Raw Material – Meat |
For meat and meat-processing plants |
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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 |
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17 |
Recall Plan |
Wherever applicable; include details of persons/entities to whom the product is distributed |
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18 |
NOCs from Municipality/Local Body & State Pollution Control Board |
Required except for units located in a notified industrial area |
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