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For small and petty food businesses with annual turnover of up to ₹1.5 crore. This can include small restaurants, home-based food businesses, petty food retailers, tiffin services, small food manufacturers, hawkers and similar businesses, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria for their specific business activity. Government fee: ₹100.
Generally applicable to food businesses with annual turnover above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore, subject to the eligibility criteria applicable to the particular food business activity. The government fee is generally ₹5,000 per year, although the applicable fee can vary by business category and specific premises.
Generally applicable to food businesses with annual turnover above ₹50 crore. Certain businesses also require a Central License regardless of turnover, such as importers, exporters, e-commerce food businesses and certain food businesses operating under specified central government, airport, seaport or other categories. Government fee: ₹7,500 per year for a standard Central License.
Food businesses must obtain the appropriate FSSAI registration or license before carrying out activities for which it is required. Non-compliance can result in penalties and other enforcement action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and applicable regulations.
| Violation | Penalty / Consequence |
|---|---|
| Carrying on a food business without the required FSSAI license | Penalty up to ₹10 lakh under Section 63, as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. |
| Selling food that is sub-standard | Penalty up to ₹5 lakh |
| Selling misbranded food | Penalty up to ₹3 lakh |
| Unsafe food causing injury or death | Penalty and imprisonment may apply, depending on the nature and consequences of the offence. |
| Failure to comply with directions of a Food Safety Officer | Penalty up to ₹2 lakh |
