Licensing & Registration
This group helps food business operators secure, renew, and update their FSSAI licenses and other applicable registrations. GeoTattvam manages the complete process on behalf of clients, from document preparation to submission and authority follow-up.
What We Offer
New License Application
- Licence Category Assessment
- Documentation Gap Analysis
- FoSCoS Application Filing
- Inspection Coordination Support
Licence Renewal
- Renewal Timeline Tracking
- Renewal Application Filing
- Licence Renewal Coordination
Licence Modification & SOI Preparation
- License Change Management
- Supporting Document Preparation
- Licence Change Advisory
Legal Metrology Registration
Mandatory registration for every manufacturer, packer and importer of pre-packaged commodities in India.
What is Legal Metrology?
Legal Metrology establishes and enforces standards of weights and measures, and regulates trade in goods sold or distributed by weight, measure or number. A transparent and efficient legal metrology system inspires confidence in trade, industry and consumers, and provides a harmonised environment for conducting business.
90 days
To apply after you start pre-packing or importing
Rule 27
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
LMPC
Registration certificate issued by the Legal Metrology department
The requirement
What is Legal Metrology Registration?
Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, made under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, anyone who manufactures, packs or imports a pre-packaged commodity for sale in India must obtain a Registration Certificate (commonly called the LMPC certificate) within 90 days of commencing pre-packing or import, whether the product is sold offline or through digital platforms.
Checklist
Declarations required on every pre-packaged commodity
Alongside registration, each retail pack must carry these Legal Metrology declarations:
- Name and address of the manufacturer, packer or importer
- Country of origin (for imported goods)
- Common or generic name of the commodity
- Net quantity in standard units
- Month and year of manufacture or import
- Retail sale price (MRP inclusive of all taxes)
- Unit sale price (e.g. ₹ per g / kg or ml / l)
- Consumer care details (phone and email)
Our support
How we help your business
RegulaTREE by GeoTattvam provides end-to-end assistance in obtaining the Legal Metrology Registration Certificate (LMPC):
Process
How it works
- 1
Assess
Confirm applicability and the products and premises to be covered.
- 2
Document
Collect and verify entity, premises and product details.
- 3
File
Submit the application on the state Legal Metrology portal.
- 4
Certify
Respond to queries and obtain your LMPC certificate.
Governing regulations
The rules we work to
- Legal Metrology Act, 2009
- Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
- LM (PC) Amendment Rules, 2022
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Talk to an expertFood License
Get the right FSSAI registration or licence, file on time, and stay licensed without disruption.
Licensing of Food Business
FSSAI License/Registration is a government licence that grants approval to your business and oversees its operations. As a condition of approval, the Food Business Operator (FBO) is expected to follow set rules and criteria for its operations.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) governs the registration and licensing of food businesses in India.
3 types
Basic Registration, State Licence and Central Licence
1–5 years
Licence validity, chosen at the time of application
31 May
Annual Return (Form D1) due date for manufacturers and importers
Know your licence
Types of FSSAI license
01
FSSAI Registration
Up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover
Generally includes small food businesses such as petty manufacturers, small retailers, and local food vendors.
02
FSSAI State License
Above ₹1.5 crore – ₹50 crore annual turnover
Medium-scale food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and restaurant chains typically fall under this category.
03
FSSAI Central License
Above ₹50 crore annual turnover
Large manufacturers, importers, exporters, and large-scale food operators generally require this license.
Our support
How we help your business
RegulaTREE by GeoTattvam supports filing on the FoSCoS portal for Fresh, Modification and Renewal licence/registration applications and Annual Returns:
- Preparation of documents for filing the application (Form 1 / Form B).
- Scrutiny and evaluation of documents, in both technical and administrative matters.
- Daily monitoring of your FSSAI licence/registration application.
- Interpretation of, and response to, complex queries raised by the authority.
- Filing of the Annual Return (Form D1) before the due date.
- Timely renewals and modifications when products, premises or capacity change.
Process
How it works
- 1
Classify
Identify the right licence type and food categories for your business.
- 2
Prepare
Compile documents, FSMS plan and product details.
- 3
File
Submit on FoSCoS and track the application daily.
- 4
Maintain
Handle queries, inspections, annual returns and renewals.
Governing regulations
The rules we work to
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011
- FoSCoS portal
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Talk to an expertContact Details
Phone
+91 87650 85225
geotattvam.brand@gmail.com
Address
A1416, Tower 3, NXONE Avenue, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201318
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Labelling & claims
Amendments to labelling, display, advertising and claims rules.
Compliance deadlines
Annual returns, licence renewals and enforcement dates.
Standards & trade
Product standards, additive limits and import / export updates.