Every individual or firm or company involved in food business comes under the category of food business operator. However, with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 12 lakhs requires basic FSSAI license. If annual turnover is between Rs. 12 lakhs and Rs. 20 crores then FSSAI state license is required. In case annual turnover exceeds above 20 crores then food business operators require FSSAI central license.