What is FSSAI Registration? Complete Guide for Food Businesses in India
If you run a restaurant, cloud kitchen, tiffin service, food truck, bakery or any kind of food business in
India, you’ve probably heard the term
FSSAI Registration.
It’s not just another government formality – it is a legal requirement under the
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
In this guide, we’ll explain what FSSAI registration is, who needs it, types of licenses,
documents required and how Legal Infinix can get your license done quickly without paperwork chaos.
What is FSSAI Registration?
FSSAI registration is the official food safety license issued by the
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is mandatory for anyone involved in
manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transport, distribution or sale of food.
In simple words, it is your legal approval from the government that your food is prepared and handled
in a safe, hygienic and standardised manner.
Who needs FSSAI registration?
Almost every food business operator (FBO) in India falls under FSSAI, including:
- Restaurants, cafes, bars and cloud kitchens
- Home bakers, tiffin services and caterers
- Food manufacturers, repackers and processors
- Wholesalers, distributors and online sellers
- Food trucks, carts, stalls and sweet shops
Types of FSSAI Registration
FSSAI license is broadly divided into three categories depending on turnover and nature of business:
1. Basic Registration
For small businesses with annual turnover up to
₹12 lakhs. Ideal for home kitchens, small cloud kitchens and local sellers.
2. State License
For medium-scale units with turnover between
₹12 lakhs – ₹20 crores.
3. Central License
For large brands, importers / exporters and multi-state operations with turnover above
₹20 crores.
Why is FSSAI registration important?
- Mandatory to run a legal food business in India
- Required to list your restaurant on Swiggy, Zomato and marketplaces
- Helps avoid penalties, closure notices and product seizure
- Builds trust with customers, investors and brand partners
How Legal Infinix helps
Our dedicated FSSAI desk handles everything from choosing the right license, preparing documents,
filing the application and responding to department clarifications – while you stay focused on your
food brand.
Our FSSAI package includes:
- • Consultation to choose Basic / State / Central license
- • Complete documentation, drafting & online filing
- • Support for queries / clarification from authorities
- • Renewal & modification reminders so license never lapses
