FSSAI Basic Registration · Form A

FSSAI Basic License forSmall Food Businesses— Just ₹499

If your food business earns less than ₹12 lakhs per year — home kitchen, tiffin service, street stall, cloud kitchen — FSSAI Basic Registration is what you need. Mandatory before you start selling. Done in 7–10 days.

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Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration?

If you sell, manufacture, store, or distribute food and your annual turnover isbelow ₹12 lakhs, this is the registration for you — mandatory before your first order.

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Home Baker
Cakes, cookies, breads sold via Instagram, WhatsApp, or local delivery
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Tiffin Service
Daily home-cooked meals delivered to offices, hostels, or localities
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Cloud Kitchen
Online-only kitchen listing on Zomato or Swiggy from your home
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Street Food Stall
Chaat, juice, snack cart, or small food counter in a fixed location
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Cottage Industry
Pickles, jams, papads, murabbas made at home for sale or gifting
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Petty Retailer
Small kirana stores, local grocery, or food product resellers
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Self-Help Group
Women's SHG producing and selling homemade food products
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Catering (Small)
Home caterers, party food suppliers, small event food vendors
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Not sure which license you need?If your turnover exceeds or is likely to exceed ₹12 lakhs, you need aState FSSAI Licenseinstead. Our experts will guide you to the right option —get a free consultation →

FSSAI License Types by Turnover — At a Glance

The type of FSSAI license you need is determined purely by your annual turnover and business scale.

Basic Registration
Below ₹12 Lakhs
Form A · Small & petty food businesses, home kitchens, street vendors
✓ You are here · ₹499
State License
₹12L – ₹20Cr
Form B · Restaurants, cloud kitchens, mid-size manufacturers, traders
₹1,499 →
Central License
Above ₹20 Crores
Form B · Large manufacturers, importers, exporters, multi-state chains
₹2,999 →

Documents Required

FSSAI Basic Registration requires minimal paperwork — most small businesses have all of these readily available.

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PAN Cardof the proprietor (individual applicant)
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Aadhaar Card(identity + address proof — most convenient)
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Passport-size photographof the applicant
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Address proof of food premises— rent agreement, electricity bill, or NOC from owner
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List of food productsyou will sell / make / store (e.g., "cakes, cookies, brownies")
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Bank details— cancelled cheque or passbook (for premium plans)
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For Basic Registration,only PAN + Aadhaar + a photo + your food product listis typically sufficient. ClearlyComply tells you exactly what to send — no guesswork, no back-and-forth.

How It Works — 5 Simple Steps

Completely managed by ClearlyComply — you share 4 documents and we do the rest.

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Fill the Form

Share your name, mobile, business type, and city above

⏱ 2 minutes
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Expert Calls You

Our FSSAI expert calls within 30 min, understands your business, confirms your license type

⏱ Same day
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Send 4 Documents

WhatsApp us PAN, Aadhaar, photo, and food product list — we review and verify everything

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We File on FoSCoS

ClearlyComply prepares and submits your application on the FSSAI FoSCoS portal — error-free

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Certificate Delivered

Your FSSAI Basic Registration certificate with 14-digit number is sent digitally

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

One plan, one price — everything included. No government fee surprises, no add-ons.

✅ FSSAI Basic Registration
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₹999
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All-inclusive · Govt fee included · No hidden charges

FSSAI Basic Registration (Form A)
Expert document review
FoSCoS portal filing
Digital certificate delivery
14-digit FSSAI number
Renewal reminder alerts
WhatsApp support throughout
Valid for up to 5 years

Compare all FSSAI license types

You are here
Basic Registration
₹499
Turnover below ₹12 lakhs
Home kitchens, stalls, tiffins
Form A filing
7–10 working days
No inspection required
Valid 1–5 years
Upgrade when ready
State License
₹1,499
₹12 lakhs – ₹20 crores
Restaurants, cloud kitchens
Form B — State Authority
30–60 working days
May require inspection
Valid 1–5 years
Large businesses
Central License
₹2,999
Above ₹20 crores
Manufacturers, importers
Form B — FSSAI HQ
60–90 working days
Inspection required
Valid 1–5 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSSAI Basic Registration for small food businesses.

Who exactly needs FSSAI Basic Registration?
Any small or petty food business with annual turnoverbelow ₹12 lakhs— including home bakers, tiffin services, cloud kitchens, small food stalls, petty retailers, cottage food units, and self-help groups producing food — must obtain FSSAI Basic Registration. It is mandatory before you take your first paid order.
What is the turnover limit for FSSAI Basic Registration?
FSSAI Basic Registration applies to businesses with annual turnoverbelow ₹12,00,000 (₹12 lakhs). If your turnover is or is likely to grow above ₹12 lakhs, you need an FSSAI State License. ClearlyComply will advise you on the right type —get a free consultation →
Is FSSAI Basic Registration valid for Zomato and Swiggy?
Yes. FSSAI Basic Registration is accepted by Zomato, Swiggy, and other food delivery platforms for home-based cloud kitchens and tiffin services. During platform onboarding you'll need to enter your14-digit FSSAI registration number— ClearlyComply delivers this as part of your certificate.
How long does FSSAI Basic Registration take?
FSSAI Basic Registration typically takes7–10 working daysafter all documents are submitted. ClearlyComply ensures your application is error-free from the start, avoiding delays from re-submissions or corrections.
Can I upgrade from Basic Registration to a State License later?
Yes. If your annual turnover grows beyond ₹12 lakhs, you must upgrade to an FSSAI State License — the Basic Registration will no longer suffice. ClearlyComply will alert you when it's time to upgrade and manages the full upgrade process for a flat fee of₹999.
What happens if I don't get FSSAI Basic Registration?
Operating a food business without FSSAI registration can attract penalties up to₹5,00,000and forced business closure under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Even home-based food businesses are not exempt — FSSAI enforcement has been increasing, especially for businesses listed on Zomato or Swiggy.
How long is FSSAI Basic Registration valid?
You can choose validity of1 to 5 yearsat the time of application. A 5-year registration works out cheaper per year. Renewal must be filed at least 30 days before expiry. ClearlyComply automatically sends renewal reminders and handles renewal at just₹399.

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We handle FSSAI registrations and renewals for food businesses in every major city. Select your city for location-specific guidance and local FSSAI office details.

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