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FSSAI Basic Registration
Simplified FSSAI registration for small food businesses.
What is FSSAI Basic Registration?
FSSAI Basic Registration is the lightest-touch food safety compliance route, meant for small food businesses โ home-based food producers, small eateries, petty food manufacturers โ with turnover below the prescribed threshold (currently โน12 lakh annually).
Basic Registration was designed with the recognition that a huge share of India's food economy runs through very small operators โ a home tiffin service, a single-cart vendor, a neighbourhood bakery โ who shouldn't need the same documentation as a factory. It is a registration, not a licence, meaning the compliance bar is lighter: identity and address proof rather than a full manufacturing plan or quality-control documentation.
Who Needs It
Types & Categories
Individual/Proprietor Registration
For a single food business operator, such as a home kitchen or a petty vendor.
Petty Food Business Manufacturer/Distributor
For small-scale manufacturers, distributors, or storage units below the turnover threshold.
Key Benefits
Documents Required
- Identity and address proof of the business owner
- Passport-size photograph
- Business address proof
- A brief declaration of the food category/products sold
- Bank account details linked to the business
Our Process
Eligibility Check
We confirm your turnover and business type fit within the Basic Registration threshold rather than requiring a State Licence.
Application Filing
We file the Basic Registration application online with the required identity/address documents.
Verification
The application is verified by the local Food Safety Officer.
Certificate Issuance
The registration certificate is issued, typically valid for one to five years.
Upgrade Support
We monitor your turnover growth and help you transition to a State Licence before you exceed the Basic Registration threshold.
Validity & Renewal
Valid for the period chosen at application (1 to 5 years); must be renewed before expiry or upgraded to a State Licence once turnover crosses โน12 lakh. Registrations applied for on or after April 1, 2026 fall under FSSAI's 2026 amendment regulations, which move newly issued licences/registrations to perpetual validity with annual fee payment instead of periodic renewal โ check the current status of this rollout for registrations at the time you apply.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Operating without Basic Registration below the threshold is treated the same as operating without any FSSAI authorisation under Section 63 of the FSS Act โ since the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, this carries a civil penalty of up to โน10 lakh rather than the earlier imprisonment-plus-fine regime, with a further penalty of up to โน1 lakh per day for a continuing/subsequent offence under Section 64.
Frequently Asked Questions
What turnover requires upgrading beyond Basic Registration?
Once annual turnover crosses the prescribed threshold, the business must upgrade to a State FSSAI Licence instead of continuing on Basic Registration.
Can a home-based food business use Basic Registration?
Yes โ home kitchens, tiffin services, and home-bakers selling in small volumes are the classic use case for Basic Registration, provided turnover stays under the threshold.
Is a kitchen inspection required for Basic Registration?
Verification is generally lighter than for a State/Central licence, though the local Food Safety Officer retains discretion to inspect premises where needed.
Can I sell on food delivery apps with only Basic Registration?
Most delivery platforms accept Basic Registration for eligible small businesses, but you should check the specific platform's onboarding requirement against your actual turnover.
What happens if I don't renew on time?
Operating past expiry without renewal is treated as operating without valid registration, exposing you to fines and, if flagged during inspection, potential closure until you re-register.
How much does a 1-year Basic Registration cost versus a 5-year one?
At โน100 per year of validity, a 1-year registration costs โน100 and a 5-year registration costs โน500 in government fees โ many small businesses opt for the longer validity upfront simply to avoid repeat paperwork.
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