FSSAI basic registration, now for food businesses up to ₹1.5 crore.
From 1 April 2026, basic registration covers far more food businesses: home bakers, cloud kitchens, restaurants, kirana and sweet shops, small manufacturers and distributors with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. ₹100 a year, filed on FoSCoS, with no renewals.
What FSSAI basic registration covers
Who It’s For
Small and growing food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore.
What It Allows
Making, storing, selling or serving the food categories listed on your registration, at that premises.
What It Requires
Basic hygiene under Schedule 4, the FSSAI number on bills and labels, and the annual fee.
FSSAI basic registration: the key facts
| Law | Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2011 as amended (2026) |
| Turnover limit | Up to ₹1.5 crore a year (from 1 April 2026; earlier ₹12 lakh) |
| Fee | ₹100 per year, payable for multiple years |
| Application | Form A on FoSCoS |
| Validity | Until suspended, cancelled or surrendered (issued from 1 April 2026) |
| Penalty | Operating without registration or licence: up to 6 months’ imprisonment and fine up to ₹5 lakh (Section 63) |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles FSSAI registration, state and central licences, modifications and annual returns for food businesses across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
Is basic FSSAI registration right for your business?
Since 1 April 2026, basic registration covers food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. Find your business type.
Showing all 10 business types
| No. | Business Type | FSSAI Route | Approval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Bakers & Home KitchensCakes, snacks, tiffin and home-cooked food | Registration if turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | Registration | |
| 2 | Small Restaurants, Cafes & Cloud KitchensDine-in, takeaway and delivery kitchens | Registration if turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | Registration | |
| 3 | Kirana, Retail & Sweet ShopsGrocery, provision and sweet shops | Registration if turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | Registration | |
| 4 | Small Food ManufacturersSnacks, spices, pickles, bakery units | Registration within turnover and capacity limits in the FoSCoS matrix | Registration | |
| 5 | Small Distributors & WholesalersFood traders and distributors | Registration if turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | Registration | |
| 6 | Sellers on Food Delivery & E-commerce AppsRestaurants and brands selling through platforms | Your own premises' category applies; platforms need a central licence | Registration | |
| 7 | Temporary Stalls & EventsFairs, exhibitions and seasonal stalls | Registration | Registration | |
| 8 | Street VendorsVendors registered under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 | Deemed registered; no separate FSSAI fee | Deemed | |
| 9 | Importers, Exporters & E-commerce OperatorsAny turnover | Need a Central License, not registration | Central License | |
| 10 | Turnover Above ₹1.5 CroreAny food business above the limit | Needs a State License (or Central above ₹50 crore) | State License |
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Tell us what you make or sell, where, and your annual turnover, and we’ll confirm registration, state or central licence.
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Sources: Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 as amended in 2026; FSSAI order of 13 March 2026 and FAQs of 27 March 2026; FoSCoS Kind of Business matrix, checked on 1 November 2026.
Get your FSSAI registration quote and timeline
Tell us your food business, premises and annual turnover. A specialist confirms the right FSSAI category, documents, government fee and timeline, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Right category, first timeRegistration, state or central, checked against the 2026 limits.
What FSSAI registration costs
Fee can be paid for several years at once. Registration is premises-specific.
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FSSAI’s biggest licensing reform in years
From FSSAI’s Amendment Regulations notified 10 March 2026, the order of 13 March 2026 and FSSAI’s FAQs of 27 March 2026.
New turnover limits From 1 April 2026
Registration now covers turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (was ₹12 lakh), State Licence above ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore (was up to ₹20 crore), and Central Licence above ₹50 crore.
No more renewals Perpetual validity
Licences and registrations issued from 1 April 2026 stay valid unless suspended, cancelled or surrendered. Annual fees can be paid for any number of years at once.
Automatic migration Same number, no fee
Existing businesses are migrated to the right category on FoSCoS from their self-declarations, with no migration fee and no change in licence or registration number.
Street vendors deemed registered No dual fee
Vendors registered under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 are deemed registered under the FSS Act, but must still follow Schedule 4 hygiene requirements.
FSSAI registration and licence: limits and fees at a glance
Turnover limits from 1 April 2026. Fees are per year, payable for one or more years at a time.
| Approval | Annual turnover | Typical annual fee | Granted by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration (Form A) | Up to ₹1.5 crore | ₹100 | Registering authority |
| State License (Form B) | Above ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 (by activity and capacity) | State licensing authority |
| Central License (Form B) | Above ₹50 crore, or mandatory category | ₹7,500 | Central licensing authority (FSSAI) |
Sources: FSSAI order dated 13 March 2026 and FAQs of 27 March 2026; fee references as per the Kind of Business matrix on FoSCoS. Capacity and Kind of Business criteria can also decide the category.
Your FSSAI registration step by step
Most rejections are for the wrong category or missing documents, so we check both before filing.
Category Check
Kind of business, premises and turnover mapped to registration, state or central under the 2026 limits.
Day 1Documents
ID, address proof of premises, food categories, and the extra documents your category needs.
Day 1–2Form A on FoSCoS
Application and fee filed online with the correct authority.
Day 2–3Queries & Inspection
Officer queries answered; inspection supported where the authority orders one.
Within daysCertificate & Display
Certificate issued; FSSAI number on labels, bills and display board; returns diarised.
On grantFSSAI filing for food businesses across India
Applications are filed online on FoSCoS with the state or central licensing authority, so we support food businesses in every state and union territory, including:
Common FSSAI mistakes
Wrong Category
Applying for registration when your activity needs a central licence (or the reverse) leads to rejection.
Wrong Food Categories
Products not listed on the licence can’t be made or sold under it. Modify before launch.
One Licence for Many Premises
Approvals are premises-specific. Each kitchen, factory or warehouse needs its own.
Unpaid Annual Fee
Perpetual validity still needs the annual fee paid; non-payment can lead to suspension.
No Number on Bills
Your FSSAI number must appear on invoices, labels and display boards.
The right FSSAI approval for every stage of growth
FSSAI State License
Turnover above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore. See FSSAI State License.
FSSAI Central License
Above ₹50 crore, and importers, exporters and e-commerce. See FSSAI Central License.
Food Labelling & LMPC
Packaged food also needs Legal Metrology declarations; importers need LMPC. See LMPC Certificate.
Common questions about FSSAI basic registration
What is FSSAI basic registration?
What is the fee for FSSAI registration?
Do I need to renew FSSAI registration?
I already have a State License but my turnover is under ₹1.5 crore. What happens?
What documents are needed for FSSAI registration?
How long does FSSAI registration take?
Can I sell on Swiggy, Zomato or Amazon with basic registration?
Is FSSAI registration needed for home bakers?
Get your FSSAI approval sorted
Tell us your food business and turnover. We’ll confirm the category, documents, fee and timeline in writing, free.