Basic FSSAI Registration is the entry point of food safety compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act for small-scale food business operators in India. It applies to businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. It's designed to be lighter than the State or Central License categories: fewer documents, a faster process, and in many cases, approval without a physical inspection.
It's the entry point, but it's not optional. Any qualifying food business operating without it is technically non-compliant, no matter how small the operation is.
Check if this applies to your business →Home bakers, tiffin services, small-batch food makers.
Street food vendors and small eateries.
Small grocery and food retail businesses.
Small-scale catering and event food services.
You likely fall under Basic Registration if your food business matches most of the following:
Annual turnover doesn't exceed ₹1.5 crore across all your food business activities.
Operating from a small premises, home kitchen, or as an individual food handler.
Operating from one location within a single state, not across multiple states.
Basic Registration has the lightest documentation requirement of the three FSSAI categories. Typical requirements include:
Exact document requirements can vary slightly by state and business type. We confirm your specific checklist during the free assessment.
Share a few details and we'll confirm whether Basic Registration applies to you.
A simplified, four-step process compared to the license categories.
We confirm that your turnover and business type qualify for Basic Registration.
Identity proof, address proof, and a declaration of business activity.
Application filed online along with the applicable government fee.
Once approved, your FSSAI registration number and certificate are issued.
The lowest government fee slab among the three FSSAI categories. Paid annually now that registrations carry perpetual validity.
Once issued, your registration stays valid indefinitely. No more choosing a term or renewing before expiry; just keep the annual fee paid to keep it active.
Covers document preparation and application assistance, if you choose to use our support.
Exact government fees are revised periodically by FSSAI. Get a Cost Estimate →
Turnover up to ₹1.5 crore
Turnover ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore
Turnover above ₹50 crore
Yes. Home-based food businesses operating commercially, even at a small scale, typically require Basic FSSAI Registration once turnover is within the applicable threshold.
Once your turnover crosses ₹1.5 crore, you'll need to move up to a State License instead. We can help you make that transition so there's no gap in your compliance.
As of April 2026, registrations issued now carry perpetual validity. It stays valid indefinitely as long as you pay the annual fee and don't get it suspended or cancelled. If yours was issued before April 2026, it may still be running on its original 1- to 5-year term until renewal.
Yes, you can apply directly through the FoSCoS portal without help. Many owners still choose assistance, though, since even a small documentation error can get an application rejected, and that costs more time than getting it right the first time.
Tell us about your business, and we'll confirm your eligibility and next steps. No obligation.
