Is the FPO Mark still issued separately?

No - the Fruit Products Order 1955 was repealed and consolidated into the FSS Act 2006 effective 5 August 2011. The FPO licence function transferred to FSSAI. The "FPO Mark" is now a voluntary quality mark carried on fruit/vegetable product packages by FSSAI-licensed manufacturers to indicate compliance with FSS Regulation 2.3 standards.

Do I need FSSAI licence for manufacturing mango pickle?

Yes - mango pickle falls under FCS sub-category 4.2.2 (vegetable sauces, pickles, chutneys). Apply via FoSCoS - Form A Registration (turnover up to ₹12 lakh) / Form B State Licence (₹12 lakh-₹2 crore) / Form C Central Licence (₹2 crore+ or export).

What is the FSSAI licence fee for a fruit juice manufacturer?

Form A Registration - ₹100 per year; Form B State Licence - ₹2,000 per year; Form C Central Licence - ₹7,500 per year. Validity 1-5 years as selected. Inspection fee ₹100 (Form A) / ₹500 (Form B / C).

What standards apply to fruit jams under FSSAI?

FSS (Food Product Standards) Regulations 2011 - Regulation 2.3.1 - jams must contain minimum 45% fruit content (25% for some fruits), minimum 65% soluble solids, and only permitted preservatives (SO2 max 100 ppm; sodium benzoate max 0.5 g/kg per Appendix A).

Can a home-scale mango squash maker operate without FSSAI?

If annual turnover is below ₹12 lakh - Form A Registration (₹100 per year) is mandatory. If above ₹12 lakh - Form B State Licence. No food business (even household-scale) is exempt from FSSAI Registration.

What is the difference between FPO Mark and FSSAI logo on the label?

FPO Mark (voluntary) indicates compliance with FSS Regulation 2.3 quality standards for fruit/vegetable products. FSSAI logo + 14-digit licence number is mandatory on every food package. Both can appear on the same label.

Do I need a separate licence for export of fruit products?

Yes - for export, you need FSSAI Central Licence (Form C) + Export Inspection Agency (EIA) Health Certificate per consignment under the Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Act 1963 - EIC is the Export Inspection Council of India.

What is the penalty for selling fruit juice without FSSAI licence?

Section 63 of the FSS Act 2006 - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to ₹5 lakh. Section 51 - sub-standard juice - fine up to ₹5 lakh. Compounding under Section 68 - up to ₹5 lakh (first offence).

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Fpo Mark Certification

Get professional FPO Mark Certification services with I-Pro Solutions. Transparent fees, fast turnaround, expert guidance.

Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

Turnaround

7-14 Working Days

₹

Starts from

₹1,599

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹1,599

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹100

Turnaround7-14 Working Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Total starting from

₹1,599

7-14 Working Days

Prof: ₹1,499•Govt: ₹100• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Fpo Mark Certification provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Documentation Review & Drafting

Our legal experts review applicant credentials, draft statutory forms, and prepare required declarations.

Official Portal Filing

Direct electronic submission on the competent regulatory portal with statutory receipt generation.

Application Tracking & Liaison

End-to-end monitoring of department scrutiny, status updates, and milestone alerts.

Specialist CA/CS Scrutiny

Every application is thoroughly audited by qualified corporate compliance professionals before filing.

Clarification & Query Handling

Prompt preparation and submission of replies to department queries or clarification requests.

Final Registration & Certificate Delivery

Official digital certificate issuance with post-approval compliance guidance.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Fpo Mark Certification Statutory Fee	₹100	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹100	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Fpo Mark Certification Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹100

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹100

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
Form A / B / C (as applicable) - online via FoSCoS;
Form A / B / C (as applicable) - online via FoSCoS;
2
Photograph of premises / production unit;
Photograph of premises / production unit;
3
Layout plan of processing unit;
Layout plan of processing unit;
4
List of fruit / vegetable products with FCS sub-category (
List of fruit / vegetable products with FCS sub-category (
5
2 etc.);
2 etc.);
6
Manufacturing process flow chart;
Manufacturing process flow chart;
7
Source of raw materials (fruit / vegetable suppliers);
Source of raw materials (fruit / vegetable suppliers);
8
Water test report from NABL-accredited lab (potable water per IS 10500);
Water test report from NABL-accredited lab (potable water per IS 10500);
9
Food safety management system plan - FSMS (per FSSAI format - Annexure 2 to Form B);
Food safety management system plan - FSMS (per FSSAI format - Annexure 2 to Form B);
10
Medical fitness certificate of food handlers (per FSSAI);
Medical fitness certificate of food handlers (per FSSAI);
11
PST (Personal Hygiene / Sanitary Toilet) certificate;
PST (Personal Hygiene / Sanitary Toilet) certificate;
12
NOC from local municipality / panchayat;
NOC from local municipality / panchayat;
13
For central licence - proof of ₹2 crore+ turnover OR export contract OR 100% EOU certificate;
For central licence - proof of ₹2 crore+ turnover OR export contract OR 100% EOU certificate;
14
For BIS-packaged drinking water used in product - BIS licence;
For BIS-packaged drinking water used in product - BIS licence;
15
Legal Metrology registration (Form LM-1) - for packers.
Legal Metrology registration (Form LM-1) - for packers.

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: Determine turnover and product category
2
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: Register on FoSCoS
3
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: Fill Form A / B / C online
4
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: Upload mandatory documents
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: Pay licence / registration fee online (slab-based
6
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: FoSCoS scrutiny by FSSAI / State Food Safety Officer.
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: Inspection of premises by FSSAI officer
8
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: On satisfactory inspection
9
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: Carry FSSAI licence number + "FPO Mark" (voluntary quality mark) on every pac...
10
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: Annual return

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Timely Statutory Renewal Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.	`Periodic`	Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Filing

Timely Statutory Renewal

Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Form

Periodic

Deadline

Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Timely Statutory Renewal	Periodic	Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Non-compliance

Timely Statutory Renewal

Provision

Periodic

Penalty

Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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