Food Safety Compliance
FSSAI License Verification Tool
Every Food Business Operator (FBO) in India must display a 14-digit registration or license number issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Validate syntax, decode registration tier, and inspect official FoSCoS records.
Enter 14-Digit FSSAI Number Syntax Check
Format: 1st digit (1 = License, 2 = Registration) + 2 digits state code + 2 digits year + 9 digits sequence.
FSSAI Structural Analysis
Valid FSSAI Syntax: 10020011000123
- Type of Registration: State / Central Food License
- State Jurisdiction Code: 00 (Central Jurisdiction)
- Year of Issue: 2020
- License Serial Number: 011000123
Official Government Registry Verification
Inspect real-time food manufacturer / restaurant records on FoSCoS:
Inspect on Official FoSCoS Portal →Decoding the 14 Digits of an FSSAI Number
| Digit Position | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Digit | 1 Digit | Registration Tier: 1 indicates a State or Central License (annual turnover > ₹12 Lakhs). 2 indicates a Basic Registration (turnover up to ₹12 Lakhs). |
| 2nd & 3rd Digits | 2 Digits | State Code: Identifies the Indian state authority granting approval (e.g. 00 = Central FoSCoS, 27 = Maharashtra). |
| 4th & 5th Digits | 2 Digits | Year of Enrollment: Year when the license was originally granted (e.g. 20 = 2020). |
| 6th to 14th Digits | 9 Digits | Enrolment Serial Number: Unique sequential number allocated to the food premises. |