The applications received for recognition are scrutinized and if found suitable for recognition, then the laboratory will be approved for recognition. Subsequently, the applicant will be informed and requested to submit the security depot if Rs. One Lakh in the form of demand draft in favor of “The Senior Accounts Officer, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, payable at New Delhi” along with the Agreement for Recognition of Food Testing Laboratories by FSSAI To be executed on a stamp paper of Rs. 50/-. The laboratory may be intimated about the decision of Competent Authority within 10-15 days through email or letter