FSSAI

Fssai Basic Registration

FSSAI Basic Registration is the entry-level food business registration under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for petty food businesses with annual turnover up to Rs 12 lakh. It is applied for in Form A on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with a government fee of Rs 100 per year, and the registration certificate is issued by the local Registering Authority.

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Service Overview

What is Fssai Basic Registration?

FSSAI Basic Registration is a certificate issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to petty food business operators, such as small retailers, hawkers, vendors and small manufacturers. It authorises them to carry on food business legally and gives a 14-digit registration number that must be displayed on premises and printed on packaging. It is different from a State or Central licence, which are for larger businesses and use Form B.

A petty food business is generally one with turnover up to Rs 12 lakh a year, and one source also mentions petty manufacturing capacity up to 100 kg or litres a day. The business must operate in one state or union territory, and up to 12 vending machines in one state qualify.

Fssai Basic Registration

Who Needs This Service

Street vendors, small shops and kiosks, home-based food sellers, small tea stalls, petty manufacturers of snacks and sweets, tiffin services and startups with turnover below Rs 12 lakh need Basic Registration.

Home bakers and cloud-kitchen startups that sell through apps are often required to have FSSAI registration by the platforms.

Businesses that cross the turnover threshold, operate in several states or have higher production capacity should upgrade to a State or Central licence.

If you are unsure whether your business is petty or needs a licence, we review your turnover, activity and scale and recommend the right category.

Key Benefits

Legal permission to run a small food business
Form A filed correctly on FoSCoS
Registration number for display and packaging
Options for one to five years validity
Clear upgrade path to State or Central licence

Next Steps & Related Services

After registration, display the number, follow labelling rules and renew before expiry.

Related services: FSSAI State and Central licences, FSSAI Renewal, FSSAI Return, Udyam registration and GST Registration.

Common Mistakes

Operating before getting registration.
Not displaying the registration number.
Applying for Basic Registration when turnover or scale requires a licence.
Forgetting renewal.
Using an outdated turnover limit.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Registration is usually issued within a few days to weeks after verification. The fee is Rs 100 per year.

Practical tip: choose a multi-year validity to avoid frequent renewals.

Additional Information

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 requires all food business operators to register or obtain a licence. The Licensing and Registration Regulations set out categories and conditions.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A home baker registers before selling on delivery apps.

Scenario 2:

A street food vendor obtains registration for his stall.

Scenario 3:

A small snack maker registers a petty manufacturing unit.

Written By

Raghav Sharma

Operations Executive

10+ Years Experience

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Raghav Sharma has 10+ years of experience covering Company Registration - Operation, MCA Services - Operation, Corporate Operation, Import Export Services - Operation, Goverment Licence Services - Operation, FSSAI - Operation, SEBI - Operation, Labour Compliance - Operation, Fund Raising - Operation, Licence & Certificate - Operations.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

What is the fee?

Rs 100 per year for Basic Registration.

Who qualifies?

Petty food businesses with turnover up to Rs 12 lakh and limited operations.

Is registration mandatory?

Yes, for eligible food businesses before starting.

What if turnover grows?

Upgrade to a State or Central licence.

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