§1What you get
- The right category: registration, state licence or central licence
- Application on FoSCoS and follow-up
- Correct use of the FSSAI number on your label
- Renewal reminder
§2Rules worth knowing
From 1 April 2026: turnover up to ₹1.5 crore = FSSAI registration; ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore = state licence; above ₹50 crore = central licence. (Earlier, the registration limit was ₹12 lakh.)
FSSAI order dated 13 March 2026 — revised turnover thresholds
§3Documents
Tick off each one as you get it ready.
§4How the work is done
- 1
Decide the category from turnover and activity
- 2
Application on FoSCoS
- 3
Preparation if there is an inspection
- 4
Registration/licence and renewal date
§5Questions and answers
Older websites say ₹12 lakh — which is correct?
From 1 April 2026, FSSAI raised the registration limit to ₹1.5 crore. Many sites still show the old limit.
Do some activities fall into a category regardless of turnover?
Yes, some business types (such as import and some manufacturing) need a licence regardless of turnover. We check against the FoSCoS list.
§6See also
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¶Sources
- FoSCoS — Kind of Business eligibility (updated April 2026)
- FSSAI order dated 13 March 2026 — revised turnover thresholds
Checked on 18 October 2026. Government fees and rules change often — confirm on the portal before you apply. Spotted a mistake? Report it.