Exporters of agricultural and processed food goods are required to hold an APEDA licence, which is provided by India's Agricultural and Processed Food goods Export Development Authority. It authorises export activities, guarantees adherence to quality standards, and offers exporters advantages including market information, help with product development, and access to export incentives, so boosting their reputation and enabling global commerce.

Businesses engaged in the production, processing, packaging, distribution, and storage of food items in India are required to hold an FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Licence. It is provided by the FSSAI, a regulatory organisation in charge of making sure that the nation's food products are safe and of high quality. By mandating that enterprises adhere to the norms and regulations established by the FSSAI, the FSSAI Licence promotes food safety, cleanliness, and consumer protection. According to the size and nature of the food company, it is divided into many sorts, and the licence must be secured before beginning operations involving food.

The National Organic Programme (NOP) licence is a certification given to growers, processors, and handlers who follow the set organic requirements by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This licence attests to the fact that the company's products are organic and that all production and processing followed USDA guidelines. It permits these people or companies to mark their goods as organic, giving customers peace of mind that the goods they buy adhere to the strict standards of organic production and management.

The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) licence is the designation given by the Indian organisation. The Government of India has established the NPOP regulation programme to set guidelines for organic cultivation, production, and labelling across the nation. Producers, processors, and traders of organic products that adhere to the NPOP norms and regulations are given licences. It enables companies to use the "India Organic" brand on their certified organic products and acts as formal certification of their commitment to organic practises. The NPOP licence guarantees the validity and integrity of organic goods in the Indian market, giving customers peace of mind about the items' organic certification.

In India, businesses must register with the Gumasta Licence, sometimes referred to as the Shops and Establishments Registration or Trade Licence. State governments issue it under the Shops and businesses Act to control and oversee how commercial businesses operate. This licence, which is necessary for companies engaged in trading, selling goods, providing services, or producing items, assures compliance with labour laws, working conditions, and employee rights. When the application is approved, the licence enables firms to lawfully operate within the jurisdiction while abiding by the established restrictions. The application procedure entails presenting the relevant papers and information particular to the state.