FSSAI Update :Revised Turnover Thresholds

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)

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:

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