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Food Safety Registration (BFSA)

নিরাপদ খাদ্য নিবন্ধন (বিএফএসএ)

Food producers, processors and handlers comply with the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority's registration, hygiene and labelling rules, alongside BSTI certification for listed products.

Authority

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA)

Processing time

Varies — confirm with BFSA.

Validity

As set by BFSA.

Legal basis

Safe Food Act 2013 and regulations

Who needs it?

Food and beverage manufacturers, processors, packers, restaurants and food importers.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
Registration / licence feeConfirm current BFSA scheduleConfirm with our office

Required documents

Typical

  • Trade licence
  • Premises layout and hygiene plan
  • Water quality test report
  • Staff health certificates
  • Product list and labels
  • BSTI licence where the product is on the mandatory list

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Prepare premises to hygiene standards.

  2. 2

    Apply / register with BFSA.

  3. 3

    Inspection.

  4. 4

    Registration issued; follow labelling and hygiene rules.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need both BSTI and BFSA?

Often yes — BSTI certifies listed products; BFSA regulates food safety and hygiene of the business.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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BSTI Certification Mark (CM) Licence

বিএসটিআই সার্টিফিকেশন মার্কস লাইসেন্স

Products on BSTI's mandatory list — foods, cosmetics, electrical goods, building materials and more — need a BSTI Certification Mark licence before sale. Imported listed products need BSTI clearance. Apply on BSTI e-Service.

⏱ application, factory inspection, sample testing, licence

Sector Licences

Premises Licence / Premises Registration

প্রিমিসেস লাইসেন্স

Some sectors need the business premises itself approved: food production and storage premises, medicine premises, fertiliser/pesticide shops and similar. The issuing authority depends on your product and location.

⏱ Usually 2–6 weeks including inspection

Start a Business

Trade Licence (Business Licence)

ট্রেড লাইসেন্স

The basic permission every business in Bangladesh needs to operate from a premises. Issued by the City Corporation, Pourashava or Union Parishad where your business sits, renewed every financial year (July–June).

⏱ Usually 3–7 working days

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