FSSAI Registration

This is determined entirely by your annual turnover. If your turnover is under ₹1.5 Crore, Basic Registration applies — this is exactly what this ₹999 service covers, and the vast majority of small restaurants, home kitchens, and new food businesses fall into this tier. If your turnover is between ₹1.5 Crore and ₹50 Crore, you need a State License, and above ₹50 Crore you need a Central License — both of these involve additional documentation specific to your business type and operations, so for those tiers we recommend messaging Sourav directly on WhatsApp rather than using this self-service form.

Basic Registration is granted for a period you choose at the time of application — typically 1 to 5 years — and the registration certificate clearly states the validity period and expiry date. You're required to apply for renewal at least 30 days before expiry; operating with an expired registration carries the same penalties as having no registration at all. We can remind you and assist with the renewal when the time comes if you'd like ongoing support.

Yes, and it's often a smart move — many businesses register before launch specifically so they're fully compliant from day one of operations, rather than scrambling to register after a customer complaint or inspection. The registration is tied to your business address and identity proof, not to proof of an already-operating business, so there's no requirement to show existing sales or customers before applying.

Yes — FSSAI registration applies regardless of whether you operate from a commercial kitchen, a cloud kitchen, or your home kitchen. The law defines "food business operator" broadly to include anyone manufacturing, processing, packaging, storing, distributing, or selling food, whether for profit or otherwise. Home-based businesses selling on platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp groups, or local delivery apps are increasingly being asked for their FSSAI number, and most legitimate delivery and payment platforms now require it for onboarding.

If you're renting your premises, a copy of your rent agreement along with a recent electricity bill (which can be in the landlord's name) is generally accepted as address proof. If you own the premises, the electricity bill or property tax receipt in your name works. For very early-stage businesses still finalizing a location, the Certificate of Incorporation showing your registered office address can sometimes be used as an interim option — we'll guide you on the best option based on your specific situation when you fill the form.

For Basic Registration specifically, a physical inspection before approval is uncommon — the process is largely document-based through the FoSCoS portal. However, FSSAI does retain the right to conduct surprise inspections after registration to verify ongoing food safety compliance, and State/Central License categories (for larger businesses) involve more rigorous premises inspection as part of the approval process itself.

You're required to upgrade from Basic Registration to a State License once your turnover crosses the ₹1.5 Crore threshold — this isn't automatic, you need to proactively apply for the upgrade. Continuing to operate on a Basic Registration after exceeding the turnover limit is non-compliant. When you reach this stage, message Sourav directly and he'll guide you through the State License application, which does require some additional documentation compared to Basic Registration.

No — virtually all major food delivery and e-commerce platforms in India now mandate a valid FSSAI registration number as part of their seller/restaurant onboarding process, and will not list your business without it. This is one of the most common practical reasons businesses approach us for FSSAI registration — they're ready to launch on a delivery platform and discover this requirement at the onboarding stage.

Generally, yes — each physical premises where food is manufactured, processed, stored, or sold typically needs its own FSSAI registration/license tied to that specific address, even if they're all under the same business entity. If you're planning to open multiple outlets, it's worth discussing your expansion plans with us so we can advise on the most efficient registration structure for your specific situation.

Yes — once registered, you're required to display your 14-digit FSSAI license/registration number on your product packaging, along with the official FSSAI logo, in the format specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations. We'll share the exact display requirements along with your certificate so your packaging stays compliant from launch.