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If you sell food through Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Dunzo, Instagram, or WhatsApp, you need a valid FSSAI License to get started. It's mandatory for cloud kitchens, home kitchens, bakeries, tiffin services, restaurants, and every other online food seller. Platforms only onboard sellers after verifying a valid FSSAI Registration or License, so this is the one document standing between you and your first order.
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is the government authority responsible for regulating food quality, safety, hygiene, and compliance. Any individual or business involved in handling, preparing, or selling food-offline or online-must register under FSSAI.
Every food business operating online must obtain FSSAI Registration or License, including:
● Cloud kitchens
● Home kitchens
● Tiffin services
● Home chefs
● Online snack sellers
● Restaurants on Swiggy/Zomato
● Cafés and bakeries
● Ice cream and dessert sellers
● Catering kitchens
● Dark kitchens and multi-brand cloud outlets
Even small home-based sellers must register under FSSAI.
FSSAI provides three types of licenses depending on business size and turnover.
Suitable for:
➝ Home kitchen
➝ Home bakers
➝ Small online sellers
➝ Small cloud kitchens
Turnover: Up to ₹1.5 Crore
➝ Mid-size cloud kitchens
➝ Restaurants selling on Swiggy/Zomato
➝ Medium-scale food manufacturers
Turnover: ₹1.5 Crore to ₹50 Crore
➝ Large restaurant chains
➝ Central kitchens
➝ Multi-state food businesses
➝ Large online sellers
Turnover: Above ₹50 Crore
FSSAI has strengthened compliance for online food delivery businesses:
• Mandatory hygiene requirements in the kitchen
• Proper food storage and handling standards
• Timely license renewal
• Consistent business details across documents
• Regular inspections for State and Central License holders
Note: Swiggy and Zomato may suspend listings for non-compliance.
Below is the government fee structure:
➝ Basic Registration
₹100 – ₹2,000 per year
➝ State License
₹2,000 – ₹5,000 per year
➝ Central License
₹7,500 per year
Note: Professional/Service Charges :
Depends on documentation support, license type, and business size.
★ Ensures legal compliance
★ Builds customer trust
★ Mandatory for onboarding on Swiggy/Zomato
★ Protects from penalties and business interruptions
★ Improves hygiene and operational standards
★ Enhances credibility for brand growth
★ Adds verification badge on platforms
Online food sellers must renew their FSSAI license before expiry. Failure to renew can result in:
• Penalties
• License cancellation
• Suspension from food delivery platforms
• Loss of credibility
Renewal is recommended 30–60 days before expiry.
Operating without a license may lead to:
➤ Fines up to ₹5 lakh
➤ Closure of business
➤ Suspension from online platforms
➤ Product seizure or legal action
Following FSSAI norms ensures smooth operations and long-term stability.
PSR Compliance supports businesses with complete, end-to-end guidance:
✔ Eligibility check
✔ Assistance in selecting the correct license
✔ Document preparation
✔ FSMS plan drafting
✔ Application filing
✔ Department follow-up
✔ Renewal and modification support
✔ Dedicated compliance manager
Our goal is fast approval with zero errors and zero rejections.
Yes. Food businesses operating through online food-delivery platforms must have the applicable FSSAI Registration or License to legally sell food.
Yes. A home-based cloud kitchen that commercially prepares and sells food generally needs the applicable FSSAI Registration or License.
The applicable category depends on the business's turnover and activities. From 1 April 2026, FSSAI Registration applies up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover, State License above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore, and Central License above ₹50 crore, subject to applicable conditions.
Yes. FSSAI Registration and License applications can be submitted online through the FoSCoS portal.
Common documents include identity proof, address proof, proof of premises, business constitution documents and food-business-related details. Additional documents may be required depending on the licence category.
The government fee depends on the applicable FSSAI Registration or License category. Professional or consultancy charges may apply separately if you take expert assistance.
The processing time varies depending on the application, documents, inspection requirements and licensing authority. Therefore, a fixed approval timeline should not be treated as guaranteed.
No. A commercial food business must comply with the applicable FSSAI Registration or Licensing requirements before carrying out regulated food business activities.
It depends on the premises and business structure. FSSAI requirements are linked to the food business and premises, so businesses operating from multiple locations should check the applicable requirements for each location.
The business should complete the required renewal process before expiry. Continuing food business operations without the required valid FSSAI authorization can lead to compliance issues and penalties.
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