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Food license in Mathura-Vrindavan (FSSAI registration)
The FSSAI food license fee, the trade licence fee for food businesses and every other licence needed in Mathura-Vrindavan.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The FSSAI food license fee, the trade licence fee for food businesses and every other licence needed in Mathura-Vrindavan. Key facts: FSSAI food license, basic: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront); Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation licence, restaurant: No official fee published (see table below); Apply for FSSAI at: foscos.fssai.gov.in.
Source: foscos.fssai.gov.in, checked 27 Sep 2026.
FSSAI fee Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
FSSAI food licence fees: Basic, State and Central
Official fee per year, by yearly turnover. Apply on foscos.fssai.gov.in.
| Type | Who needs it | Official fee | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. | ₹100 per year | Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source |
| FSSAI State Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover from ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore. | ₹5,000 per year | Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source |
| FSSAI Central Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover above ₹50 crore, and e-commerce food operators. | ₹7,500 per year | Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source |
What is the food licence fee in Mathura-Vrindavan?
How much does a food licence cost in Mathura-Vrindavan for a small shop, home kitchen or tiffin service?
What is the price of an FSSAI licence for a restaurant in Mathura-Vrindavan?
Is the food licence fee charged every year?
Food license in Mathura-Vrindavan: what you need
Every food business in Mathura-Vrindavan needs an FSSAI food license or registration from the State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). The same FSSAI fees apply across India. The Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation issues a separate trade licence for the premises, and Uttar Pradesh has its own Shops and Establishments registration.
Basic registration: Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. Fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
Which FSSAI food license do you need?
It depends on your yearly turnover.
| Type | Who needs it | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. | ₹100 per year |
| FSSAI State Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover from ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore. | ₹5,000 per year |
| FSSAI Central Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover above ₹50 crore, and e-commerce food operators. | ₹7,500 per year |
All licences for a restaurant or café in Mathura-Vrindavan
Besides the food license, these registrations are required for a restaurant or café here.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | State Food Safety Department (FSSAI) | ₹100per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfrontChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source |
| Music licence (PPL and IPRS) | PPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs) | ₹17,500 + ₹20,000a year: PPL (21 to 40 seats, metro) plus IPRS (restaurant, metro); GST extraChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Trade licence fee for food businesses in Mathura-Vrindavan
| Food business | Licence | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or Café | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
| Catering Business | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence under Nagar Nigam bye-laws (UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam 1959, s.438) | No official fee publishedper year, by trade under Nagar Nigam bye-lawsNot officially verified Source |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
Documents for the FSSAI food license
- Photo of the owner
- ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN)
- Proof of premises
- List of food items
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at foscos.fssai.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
- Wait for the result. Usual time: About 7 days.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 1 to 5 years.
Where to apply
State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). Official portal for the FSSAI food license: foscos.fssai.gov.in. For the trade licence in Mathura-Vrindavan: Nivesh Mitra (UP single window).
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Basic Registration: within 7 days of a complete application. State or Central Licence: within 60 days of a complete application, including checking and any inspection.
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
If you operate without it
If you need a licence and run a food business without one, you can be jailed for up to 6 months and fined up to ₹5,00,000. Basic Registration holders and petty food sellers exempt under section 31(2) are treated differently, so check which one applies to you.
Law: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, section 63 (with section 31)
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| The officer sent your application back with queries and you did not reply within 30 days | Log in to FoSCoS, open the sent back application on your dashboard, correct it and resubmit within 30 days. |
| Required information or documents were not given in time | Upload every document the officer asked for and resubmit before the 30 day limit ends. |
| The officer felt the application is not tenable and cannot be granted | Read the written reasons, correct the problem, and appeal within the time shown if you disagree. |
| Application was auto rejected by the system | File an online reinstatement request on FoSCoS as per the FSSAI SOP. |
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Landlord NOC
A letter from the owner of a shop or office saying the tenant may run a business there.
Free formatFSSAI declaration and nominee (Form IX)
A sample declaration by a food business and a letter naming the person (nominee) who is responsible for food safety rules.
Free formatPartnership consent letter
A letter signed by all partners of a firm saying one partner may apply for, sign for and hold a licence on behalf of the firm.
Free formatShop or office lease agreement
A lease between the owner of a shop, office or godown and a business tenant, with the rent, deposit, yearly increase, lock in and notice terms.
Free formatCommon questions
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