FSSAI registration is mandatory for every food business in India, from a home kitchen to a large manufacturer, and is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The type you need depends on turnover: a Basic Registration for turnover up to Rs. 1.5 crore, a State License up to Rs. 50 crore, and a Central License above that, under thresholds revised from 1 April 2026. A 14-digit FSSAI number on your packaging builds consumer trust and is required by food delivery platforms. Samkhya handles your FSSAI registration and compliance.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and every Food Business Operator (FBO), covering manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, and sale, whether physical or online, must hold an FSSAI registration or license. There are three categories, determined mainly by annual turnover under the thresholds revised with effect from 1 April 2026: a Basic Registration (Form A) for turnover up to Rs. 1.5 crore, a State License (Form B) for turnover above Rs. 1.5 crore and up to Rs. 50 crore, and a Central License (Form B) for turnover above Rs. 50 crore. Certain businesses, including importers, exporters, e-commerce food sellers, and operations spanning two or more states, need a Central License regardless of turnover, and some categories such as caterers and hotels need at least a State License. All applications are filed on the FoSCoS portal.
FSSAI registration offers important benefits:
The right FSSAI category depends on the business:
FSSAI has three categories by turnover:
FSSAI applies to anyone in the food business:
All FSSAI applications are filed online on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in. The FBO selects the right category against the Kind of Business matrix, files Form A for a Basic Registration or Form B for a State or Central License, uploads the required documents, and pays the fee. The authority verifies the application, and may inspect the premises for a license, before issuing the FSSAI certificate with its 14-digit number, which must be displayed at the premises and printed on packaging. Following the 2026 reforms, FSSAI has moved to perpetual validity: once granted, a registration or license stays valid until suspended, cancelled, or surrendered, provided the annual fee is paid, and inspections now follow a risk-based model.
For Basic Registration:
For a State or Central License:
FSSAI registration follows a clear sequence:
Getting your FSSAI registration with Samkhya Corporate Services is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
From there, our team handles the FoSCoS filing and obtains your certificate.
FSSAI compliance continues after the license is granted:
FSSAI fees are modest and depend on the category, ranging from as little as around Rs. 100 a year for a Basic Registration to higher annual fees for a Central License. Following the reforms effective in 2026, FSSAI registrations and licenses now carry perpetual validity, remaining valid until suspended, cancelled, or surrendered, but the annual fee must still be paid, and non-payment triggers automatic suspension. There is no tax attached to the FSSAI itself; it is a food-safety authorisation. The penalties for non-compliance are, however, significant: operating without registration can attract fines up to Rs. 5 lakh and, in serious cases, imprisonment, and the authority can also seize products and suspend or cancel the license. The thresholds determining the category were revised upward from 1 April 2026, easing the burden on small food businesses.
| Category | Turnover | Filed Via |
| Basic Registration | Up to Rs. 1.5 crore. | Form A. |
| State License | Rs. 1.5 crore to Rs. 50 crore. | Form B. |
| Central License | Above Rs. 50 crore. | Form B. |
| Always Central | Importers, exporters, e-commerce, multi-state. | Form B. |
| Validity | Perpetual, with annual fee. | FoSCoS portal. |
Who needs an FSSAI registration?
Every food business, manufacturing, processing, storing, distributing, or selling food, whether physical or online, including home kitchens and cloud kitchens, must hold an FSSAI registration or license.
What are the FSSAI turnover limits?
From 1 April 2026, a Basic Registration covers turnover up to Rs. 1.5 crore, a State License covers up to Rs. 50 crore, and a Central License is for turnover above Rs. 50 crore.
Do delivery platforms need an FSSAI number?
Yes. Platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato require a valid FSSAI registration or license number when onboarding food sellers.
How long is an FSSAI registration valid?
Following the 2026 reforms, registrations and licenses have perpetual validity and need no periodic renewal, but the annual fee must be paid or the license is suspended.
Which businesses always need a Central License?
Importers, exporters, e-commerce food sellers, and businesses operating in two or more states need a Central License regardless of turnover.
What is the penalty for operating without FSSAI?
Operating without FSSAI can attract fines up to Rs. 5 lakh and, in serious cases, imprisonment, along with seizure of products and cancellation of the license.
