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How to verify
- li1Visit the official FOSCOS portal: https://foscos.fssai.gov.in (foscos.fssai.gov.in in Bing)
- li1Click on “FBO Search” (Food Business Operator Search).
- li1Enter details such as the restaurant name, licence/registration number, state, and district.
- li1The portal will display:
ul1- li1Licence number and type
- li1Validity period
- li1Registered address of the food business
- li1You can also cross-check the 14-digit FSSAI number, which usually appears on bills, menus, or food delivery apps.
Extra tip
If the portal shows that a food outlet is operating without a valid FSSAI licence, you can report it directly to local food safety officers through the same portal.
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