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FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. If a business is into selling packaged food, cloud kitchens, or restaurants, it is mandatory for it to be registered with FSSAI. Today, India’s food processing sector is expected to reach nearly ₹45 lakh crore in FY26. The industry contributes around 7.7% to the country’s manufacturing output and provides
employment to over 70 lakh people.
With the rapid growth of the food industry, FSSAI plays an important role in ensuring food quality and hygiene standards before products reach consumers. There are three types of Registrations:
- Basic: For small businesses with a turnover below 12 lacs
- State—For medium-sized businesses with turnover between 12 lakhs to 20 crores
- Central—For businesses above 20 crores
Step-by-step approval:
- Check business eligibility: Determine in which category your business falls among the different types.
- Prepare Document: Documents such as Identity proof, Business registration, and Location of business is needed as part of the documentation
- Apply online: Visit the FSSAI website and fill out the application form.
- Submit your application with the fees: After uploading the documents, pay the fees for the license.
- Inspection by the authorities: An FSSAI official will visit the business location to check for hygiene and product quality.
- Get your license: If the officers approve the inspection, then the license will be released, and the license number will be a 14-digit number that has to be printed on every product that the brand sells.
Why do you need FSSAI Approval: Consumer trust, Legal Protection, Easier partnership with other brands and distributors for the product and Eligibility for government schemes and future funding – the list of benefits is long. On top of it, it is mandatory.
While it may seem like a difficult process, but if a business enterprise follows the steps thoroughly and correctly, it can be FSSAI registered very quickly.