Basic FSSAI Licence

Basic FSSAI Registration is for small food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹18 lakh. This includes: petty food manufacturers, small bakeries, home-based food businesses, food stalls, small restaurants, dhabas, sweet shops, and food vendors. If your turnover exceeds ₹18 lakh, you need State or Central FSSAI Licence.

You can choose the validity from 1 year to 5 years at the time of application. Longer validity is more cost-effective as the annual fee decreases. After expiry, you must apply for renewal at least 30 days before the expiry date to avoid late fees and penalties.

Basic FSSAI Registration is typically processed within 7-15 working days after submission of the application on the FSSAI portal. Since Basic Registration does not require physical inspection in most cases, it is faster than State or Central licences. Our team ensures complete documentation for quick approval.

The government fee for Basic FSSAI Registration is: ₹152 for 1 year, ₹304 for 2 years, ₹456 for 3 years, ₹608 for 4 years, and ₹750 for 5 years. These are separate from our professional fees. You can choose any validity period at the time of registration.

Yes, Basic FSSAI Registration is sufficient for selling food online through platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, or your own website, provided your annual turnover is within ₹18 lakh. However, if your turnover exceeds this limit, you must upgrade to State FSSAI Licence. FSSAI registration is mandatory for all online food sellers.

Basic FSSAI Registration (Form A) is for small businesses with turnover up to ₹18 lakh. State FSSAI Licence (Form B) is for medium businesses with turnover between ₹18 lakh and ₹20 crore, issued by state authorities. Central FSSAI Licence (Form B) is for large businesses with turnover above ₹20 crore, importers, exporters, and large manufacturers, issued by FSSAI HQ.

No, you must obtain FSSAI registration or licence before commencing any food business operations. Operating without a valid FSSAI licence is illegal and can attract penalties of up to ₹8 lakh. The application process is quick, and once filed, you receive an acknowledgment that can be used until the certificate is issued.

Yes, home-based food businesses must obtain FSSAI registration if they are manufacturing, processing, packaging, or selling food products. Home bakers, caterers, and home-based food entrepreneurs fall under the Basic FSSAI Registration category if their annual turnover is within ₹18 lakh. FSSAI compliance ensures food safety standards are maintained.

Operating a food business without FSSAI registration or licence is a punishable offence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The penalty can range from ₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh depending on the severity and duration of the violation. Repeated offences may lead to imprisonment. It is mandatory to obtain FSSAI licence before starting operations.

Yes, you can manufacture multiple food products under a single Basic FSSAI Registration, provided all products are manufactured at the same premises and fall within your licence scope. You need to list all product categories in the application. If you want to add new products later, you can file an amendment to update your licence.