FSSAI Basic Registration in India
FSSAI Basic Registration is the entry-level food safety authorization under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, mandatory for food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore — home-based food sellers, small vendors, petty retailers, and small manufacturers. Businesses above this threshold instead need a State License (₹1.5 crore–₹50 crore) or Central License (above ₹50 crore). Filed via Form A on the FoSCoS portal.
What Is FSSAI Basic Registration?
FSSAI Basic Registration is the lightest tier of food safety authorization in India, designed for small-scale food businesses — home bakers, small food stalls, petty retailers and manufacturers, and tiny eateries — with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. It's obtained via Form A and results in a 14-digit registration number that must be displayed at the business premises and on food packaging.
This is fundamentally different from a State or Central License, which apply once a business crosses ₹1.5 crore turnover and require significantly more documentation, including a food safety management plan and, in many cases, a premises inspection. Basic Registration is intentionally lightweight — minimal documentation, no mandatory inspection in most cases, and a fast turnaround.
Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration
Documents & Eligibility Required
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Confirm eligibility — turnover must be up to ₹1.5 crore annually.
- 2Fill Form A on the FSSAI FoSCoS portal with business and applicant details.
- 3Upload ID proof, address proof, and photo.
- 4Pay the registration fee based on business category.
- 5Application reviewed by the local Food Safety Department.
- 6Receive FSSAI Basic Registration Certificate with a 14-digit number.
- 7Display the certificate and number at the premises and on packaging.
FSSAI Basic Registration vs State vs Central License
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, any food business — including home-based sellers on platforms like Instagram or WhatsApp — must obtain at least FSSAI Basic Registration if annual turnover is up to ₹1.5 crore; operating without it is a legal violation.
It's granted for a period chosen by the applicant, from 1 to 5 years, and must be renewed before expiry to continue operating legally.
You must upgrade to a State License (for turnover up to ₹50 crore) or Central License (above ₹50 crore) — you can no longer operate on Basic Registration alone once you exceed the threshold.
Operating a food business without valid FSSAI authorization can result in penalties and legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Yes, cloud kitchens and delivery-only businesses follow the same turnover-based rule as any other food business. ---
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