FSSAI Food Registration Online India — FoSCoS Regulatory Compliance

Governing Act: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 & Licensing Regulations

Relevant Sections: Section 31 (Licensing & Registration), Section 63 (Penalties)

Official Portal: FSSAI FoSCoS Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in)

Statutory Fee: Government fee varies by registration/licence category and food-business type; the current amount is payable through FoSCoS. Separate from FilingBy's optional professional fee.

FSSAI Registration is the statutory food safety authorization governed by Section 31 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Administered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in), registration is mandatory for food business operators (FBOs), small manufacturers, retail outlets, cloud kitchens, and caterers whose annual turnover does not exceed ₹1.5 Crore under the revised thresholds implemented from 1 April 2026 (State Licence: ₹1.5 Crore to ₹50 Crore; Central Licence: above ₹50 Crore).

Perpetual Validity vs. Continuing Fee Obligations: Under current FSSAI regulations effective in 2026, licences and registrations have perpetual validity unless suspended, cancelled, or surrendered by the food authority—meaning no periodic renewal applications are required merely to extend the certificate's validity. However, perpetual validity does not mean food licensing is fee-free. The official FSSAI framework clarifies that FBOs may pay statutory fees for any number of years at once, and fees can be paid during the year. Applicable government statutory fees vary by registration or licence category and food-business type, and are remitted directly on FoSCoS. Operating a food business without valid FSSAI authorization attracts penalties up to ₹5 Lakhs and prosecution under Section 63.

Pricing details

₹1499 / Fixed

Key Advantages & Statutory Benefits

  • Mandatory Qualification to Sell on Food Aggregators (Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto)
  • Perpetual Certificate Validity Without Recurring Renewal Applications (Subject to Statutory FoSCoS Fee Schedule)
  • Builds Consumer Trust by Ensuring Compliance with National Food Safety Standards
  • Protection from Hefty Fines up to ₹5 Lakhs and Prosecution under Section 63

Documents Required

  • Passport size photograph of the Food Business Operator / Authorized Signatory
  • Government Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID
  • Proof of Business Premises: Commercial Rent Agreement + Landlord NOC + Electricity Bill (< 2 months old) or Ownership Deed
  • List of Food Products / Categories to be manufactured, stored, packed, or distributed
  • Form of Declaration / Undertaking signed by applicant confirming adherence to hygienic and sanitary practices
  • Partnership Deed or Certificate of Incorporation (for entities other than sole proprietors)

Filing Process & Roadmap

  1. FoSCoS Portal Profile Creation: Registering user credentials on the FSSAI Food Safety Compliance System (foscos.fssai.gov.in).
  2. Form A Application Submission: Selecting business nature (retailer, cloud kitchen, food stall, manufacturer) and entering turnover/capacity details.
  3. Food Product Categorization: Mapping food items to standardized FSSAI food category codes (Categories 1 to 16).
  4. Statutory Government Fee Payment: Remitting the official FoSCoS government fee electronically on the portal.
  5. Scrutiny & Certificate Issuance: Verification by the jurisdictional Food Safety Officer and electronic generation of the 14-digit FSSAI Registration Certificate with QR code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the revised turnover thresholds for FSSAI Registration vs State License in 2026?

A: Under the revised FSSAI framework effective 1 April 2026: (1) FSSAI Registration applies to food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 Crore; (2) State Licence applies to food businesses with turnover above ₹1.5 Crore and up to ₹50 Crore; (3) Central Licence applies to food businesses with annual turnover exceeding ₹50 Crore, large importers, exporters, and multi-state operations.

Q: Does FSSAI Registration require periodic renewal applications under the 2026 rules?

A: Under current FSSAI regulations effective in 2026, registrations and licences have perpetual validity unless suspended, cancelled, or surrendered. No periodic renewal application is required merely to extend certificate validity. However, perpetual validity does not eliminate statutory fees: official FSSAI guidance clarifies that FBOs may pay statutory fees for any number of years at once, and fees can be paid during the year according to the FoSCoS fee schedule.

Q: How are fees structured between the government and FilingBy?

A: Government fee varies by registration/licence category and food-business type; the current amount is payable through FoSCoS. FilingBy charges a separate, optional professional service fee for food category mapping, documentation review, FoSCoS portal compilation, and compliance follow-up. FilingBy is an independent private consultancy and not a government authority.

Q: Is FSSAI registration mandatory for home-based bakers and cloud kitchens?

A: Yes. Under FSSAI regulations, every food business operator—including home kitchens, bakers, tiffin services, and delivery-only cloud kitchens—must hold valid registration before commencing commercial operations.

Q: What is the penalty for running a food business without FSSAI registration?

A: Under Section 63 of the FSS Act, 2006, operating a food business without an FSSAI license or registration is punishable with imprisonment for a term up to 6 months and a fine up to ₹5 Lakhs.