FSSAI Basic Registration in Ludhiana
Basic FSSAI food registration for small food businesses in Ludhiana, filed online on FoSCoS with your documents checked first.
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Ludhiana is Punjab’s biggest food market. It has famous sweet shops and dhabas, a large dairy and milk-processing industry, bakeries and biscuit makers, rice and flour mills, snack and namkeen factories, and food wholesalers who supply most of Punjab.
Alpha Services files FSSAI Basic Registration for small food businesses in Ludhiana, so you can display a valid FSSAI number, list on delivery apps and sell packaged food legally.
What is FSSAI Basic Registration?
FSSAI Basic Registration is the entry-level food registration under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. From 1 April 2026, it covers food businesses with an annual turnover of up to ₹1.5 crore, and the 14-digit registration number must be displayed at your premises and printed on packaged food.
| Who needs it | Food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (from 1 April 2026) |
|---|---|
| Form | Form A on the FoSCoS portal |
| Government fee | ₹100 per year |
| Issued by | The state or district registering authority |
| Validity | Perpetual for registrations issued from 1 April 2026, subject to the annual fee |
| Number | 14-digit FSSAI registration number |
Ludhiana food businesses we work with
Street food and dhabas
Chaat, paratha and lassi counters, small dhabas and tea stalls.
Home kitchens and small bakers
Home bakers, tiffin services and pickle makers selling locally and online.
Kiryana and sweet shops
Neighbourhood grocery stores and single-outlet halwais.
Bakeries and biscuit makers
Bakery units and rusk and biscuit manufacturers supplying across Punjab.
Dairies and milk processors
Dairy units producing paneer, ghee, curd and milk products for the city.
Food exporters
Exporters of basmati rice, spices and processed food from Ludhiana.
Not sure which category fits? Turnover up to ₹1.5 crore usually means Basic Registration, ₹1.5–50 crore a State Licence, and above ₹50 crore, or any import or export, a Central Licence. We check this before filing.
Document checklist for FSSAI Basic Registration
List of food items
The food products you make, sell or serve, so the correct category is selected.
Photo
A recent passport-size photograph of the proprietor or applicant.
Identity proof
Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID or passport of the applicant.
Address proof of the premises
Rent agreement, electricity bill or ownership papers for the place where food is made or sold.
Our process in Ludhiana
We ask what you sell, where you operate and your expected yearly sales.
We make sure Basic Registration fits your turnover and activity.
We fill Form A on FoSCoS and pay the ₹100 yearly fee.
Your district or state authority approves it, usually within a few days to a few weeks.
You get a downloadable certificate with your 14-digit FSSAI number.
Who issues it in Ludhiana?
Basic Registrations in Ludhiana are issued by the Food Safety Commissioner, Punjab, through the Designated Officer for Ludhiana district. Central Licences are handled by the FSSAI Northern Regional Office, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. All applications are made online on the FoSCoS portal, so you do not need to visit an office to apply.
After you get it
- Display the certificate: Keep the registration certificate displayed where customers can see it.
- Pay the annual fee: Registrations no longer need renewal, but the annual fee must be paid on time.
- Upgrade when you grow: Once turnover crosses ₹1.5 crore, move to a State Licence.
- Labelling: Print the FSSAI logo and number on packaged food, along with other mandatory label details.
- Hygiene basics: Follow the basic hygiene and sanitary requirements in Schedule 4 of the licensing regulations.
Serving businesses across Ludhiana
We work with Ludhiana businesses over phone, WhatsApp and email from our Ropar office, with in-person meetings by appointment.
Questions Ludhiana businesses ask
I run a small dhaba in Ludhiana. Is Basic Registration enough?
If your turnover is up to ₹1.5 crore, yes. Basic FSSAI Registration costs ₹100 a year and is issued by Punjab’s food safety department.
Do kiryana shops in Ludhiana need FSSAI if they only sell packed food?
Yes. Retailers of packed food are also food businesses and need at least Basic Registration.
Is Basic Registration enough if I export food?
No. Food exporters need a Central FSSAI Licence, whatever their turnover.
What is the fee for FSSAI Basic Registration?
The government fee is ₹100 per year. Our professional fee is shared before we start.
Do I need separate registration for each outlet?
Yes. FSSAI registration is issued per premises.
Related services in Ludhiana
- FSSAI State Licence in Ludhiana
- FSSAI Central Licence in Ludhiana
- GST Registration in Ludhiana
- Import Export Code (IEC) Registration in Ludhiana
- FSSAI Registration across India
- Trademark registration to protect your brand
Nearby cities
Ready to register your food business?
Call or WhatsApp +91 79738 78209 or email officialalphaservices@gmail.com. Alpha Services, #43-C, Dashmesh Colony, Ropar, Punjab 140001.
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