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What Is FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI Registration is a mandatory license for anyone involved in the food business in India. Issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, this license ensures food safety, quality compliance, and consumer protection.

Whether you manufacture, process, package, store, distribute, or sell food products, an FSSAI license is required to operate legally.

Who Needs an FSSAI License?

FSSAI Registration is compulsory for:

  • Food manufacturers & processors

  • Restaurants, cafes, hotels, cloud kitchens

  • Retailers, wholesalers & food distributors

  • Food packaging & storage units

  • Online food sellers & delivery platforms

  • Home-based food businesses, bakeries & caterers

Basically, anyone involved in the food supply chain must register under FSSAI.

Types of FSSAI Licenses

FSSAI Registration

Basic registration required for small food businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh. It allows startups, home kitchens, retailers, and small operators to legally sell food products.


FSSAI State License

Required for medium-scale food businesses operating within a state, with turnover above ₹12 lakh and up to ₹20 crore. Ideal for restaurants, food units, manufacturers, and distributors.


FSSAI Central License

Mandatory for large food operations, importers/exporters, e-commerce food platforms, and businesses with ₹20 crore+ turnover or multiple state operations.


FSSAI Modification

Used when food businesses need to update details like business address, product category, ownership, or structure in their existing FSSAI license.


FSSAI Renewal

FSSAI licenses must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties. Renewal ensures business continuity and compliance with food safety laws.


FSSAI Annual Return

Registered food manufacturers and importers must file annual returns to report production, sales, and imports. This is compulsory for compliance and maintaining

Most Popular Questions

Anyone involved in food manufacturing, storage, distribution, or selling.

Basic, State, and Central licenses based on turnover and business type.

1 to 5 years depending on application.

 

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