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Register your small food business with FSSAI

Selling food, even from home? We determine your category, prepare Form A and get your 14-digit FSSAI number issued.

Government fee about ₹100 a year · Our fee ₹[PRICE]

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What FSSAI registration is Which authorisation fits you Documents for basic registration How we get it done Common questions

What FSSAI registration is

Anyone who makes, stores, sells or serves food in India must be authorised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Small operators receive a basic registration, which carries a 14-digit number that must be printed on your invoices, packaging and display boards.

Typically eligible

Annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh
Street vendors, hawkers and small stalls
Home-based food makers and tiffin services
Small retailers and temporary stall holders
Petty manufacturers with limited production capacity

Why it matters

It is a legal requirement for every food business
Online delivery and marketplaces ask for your FSSAI number
Customers trust labelled and registered sellers
It prevents seizure, fines and closure

Which authorisation fits you

	Basic registration	State licence	Central licence
Annual turnover	Up to ₹12 lakh	₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore	Above ₹20 crore
Typical user	Small vendors, home kitchens, petty manufacturers	Restaurants, bakeries, mid-sized makers	Large manufacturers, importers, multi-state operators
Form	Form A	Form B	Form B
Approx. government fee	₹100 a year	About ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 a year by category	About ₹7,500 a year
Issued by	Registering authority	State or UT licensing authority	Central licensing authority

Turnover limits, fees and category rules are set by FSSAI and can change. We confirm the current position before filing.

Documents for basic registration

Photo ID of the owner
Passport-size photograph
Address proof of the premises
Declaration of the food products handled
Partnership deed or incorporation papers, if relevant

Tips

Use the same name on every document
The registration is valid for one to five years
Renew before it expires to avoid per-day charges

How we get it done

Check eligibilityWe confirm whether basic registration is enough or a licence is needed.
Prepare Form ABusiness, product and premises details are drafted.
Upload and payDocuments are uploaded to the FSSAI portal and the fee is paid.
Inspection if neededOfficers may verify the premises.
Receive your certificateYour registration number and certificate are issued digitally.

Common questions

Is it mandatory for a home kitchen?

Yes. Even small food sellers need at least a basic registration.

What is the penalty for operating without it?

Fines and, for licensed categories, imprisonment can apply. Amounts depend on the violation.

Do I need it to sell on delivery apps?

Yes. Platforms generally require your FSSAI number.

What if my turnover grows?

You must move up to a State or Central licence once you cross the limit.