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FSSAI Update for Food Businesses: Revised Turnover Thresholds Effective from 01.04.2026

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has significantly revised the turnover thresholds for categorization of Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations. The revised limits came into effect from 1 April 2026 and supersede the earlier turnover-based criteria.

Revised FSSAI Turnover Limits (Effective 01.04.2026)

Category	Annual Turnover
FSSAI Registration	Up to ₹1.5 Crore
State Licence	More than ₹1.5 Crore and up to ₹50 Crore
Central Licence	More than ₹50 Crore

These revised thresholds are applicable across India for determining whether a food business requires Registration, a State Licence, or a Central Licence

Earlier Position

Prior to 1 April 2026, the turnover criteria were:

Category	Earlier Turnover Limit
Registration	Up to ₹12 Lakh
State Licence	Above ₹12 Lakh and up to ₹20 Crore
Central Licence	Above ₹20 Crore

The revised limits substantially increase the turnover thresholds, reducing compliance burden for many small and medium-sized food businesses.

Major Impact of the Change

Huge Relief for Small Food Businesses : The Registration limit has increased from ₹12 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, benefiting Home kitchens, Tiffin services, Small restaurants, Cloud kitchens, Retail food outlets, Street food vendors, Small food manufacturers. Many businesses that earlier required a State Licence may now qualify for simple FSSAI Registration.
Relief for Medium-Sized Businesses: The State License threshold has increased from ₹20 crore to ₹50 crore, allowing a larger number of businesses to remain under State-level compliance rather than Central licensing.
Central License Threshold Increased: Only businesses having turnover exceeding ₹50 crore will now require a Central License based on turnover criteria

Additional Important Changes

Along with revised turnover thresholds, the FSSAI has also introduced reforms including

Perpetual validity of registrations and licenses, subject to risk-based inspections.
Measures to address dual compliance requirements for street food vendors.
Flexibility for FSSAI to revise turnover thresholds in future through orders.

Action Required by Food Businesses

Review your turnover for FY 2025-26.
Check whether your current license category remains appropriate under the new limits.
Ensure FSSAI Registration/State License/Central License is aligned with the revised thresholds.
Consult your compliance advisor if your business falls near the threshold limits.

Quick Summary: FSSAI Update for Food Businesses

Registration: Up to INR 1.5 Crore
State Licence: INR 1.5 Crore to INR 50 Crore
Central Licence: Above INR 50 Crore
Effective Date: 1 April 2026
Benefit: Lower compliance burden and improved ease of doing business for food businesses. This is one of the most significant FSSAI compliance relaxations in recent years and will benefit millions of food businesses across India

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