How to Download Your FSSAI Registration Certificate Online

After your FSSAI basic registration application is approved, the next immediate step is to download your official registration certificate from the FOSCOS portal. The certificate — known as FSSAI Form C — is the legal document confirming that your food business is registered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Whether you run a small food retail shop, a home-based food business, or a petty food manufacturing unit, this certificate must be available at your business premises and your FSSAI registration number must appear on your food products. This guide explains how to download it efficiently.

What Is the FSSAI Registration Certificate?

The FSSAI registration certificate is the official document issued to food business operators who have obtained FSSAI basic registration. It contains your unique 14-digit FSSAI registration number, business details, the nature of food activity registered, and the validity period of your registration.

Is the Registration Download Different from the License Download?

Yes. FSSAI registration and FSSAI license are two distinct categories of food business authorisation:

FSSAI Registration Certificate (Form C) — Issued to small food businesses below the license threshold. This is the document covered in this guide.
FSSAI License Certificate — Issued to food businesses holding a state or central license. The download process for the license certificate is described separately in the FSSAI license download guide.

Requirements Before You Download the FSSAI Registration Certificate

Your FSSAI basic registration application has been approved. You can check your FSSAI application status on the portal to confirm.
You have access to your FOSCOS login credentials — the username and password created during the application process.
You have a working internet connection and a PDF-compatible device or printer if you need a physical copy.

Step-by-Step: Downloading the FSSAI Registration Certificate

Access FOSCOS — Open the FOSCOS portal in your web browser.
Log In — Enter your credentials to log in to the FOSCOS portal using your registered mobile number or email and password.
Navigate to Your Dashboard — After logging in, your application dashboard will display all applications and their current statuses.
Locate the Approved Application — Find your basic registration application showing an "Approved" status.
Click Download Certificate — Select the download or view certificate option linked to the approved application.
Save the PDF — The registration certificate will be generated as a PDF. Save a copy to your device.
Print and Display — Print the certificate and display it at your business premises as required under FSSAI regulations.

What the Downloaded Registration Certificate Shows

Your name or business entity name
Business address
The specific food business activity you are registered for
Your unique 14-digit FSSAI registration number
Date of registration and date of expiry
Issuing authority details
Any special conditions attached to the registration

Common Issues When Downloading the Registration Certificate

Certificate not yet generated — Available only after formal approval. If the status still shows "Under Process," the certificate will not yet be available.
Forgotten login credentials — Use the password reset option on the FOSCOS portal with your registered mobile number or email.
Download button not visible — Try a different browser or clear your cache before attempting again.
Application submitted via a third party — The application may be in their FOSCOS account. Request access details from them.

How IndiaFilings Supports FSSAI Registration

IndiaFilings assists food business operators with the complete FSSAI basic registration process — from preparing and submitting the application on the FOSCOS portal to supporting certificate access once the registration is approved. Planning to renew your FSSAI registration before it expires is the next important compliance milestone — IndiaFilings supports that process too. Visit IndiaFilings to get started.

Conclusion

Downloading your FSSAI registration certificate is a quick process through the FOSCOS portal once your application is approved. The downloaded Form C serves as your official compliance document and must be displayed at your business premises throughout its validity period. Saving a secure digital copy ensures you always have the certificate available for inspections, label printing, or business applications.