FSSAI Registration and Food Licence in Delhi
Basic FSSAI registration, State and Central food licences on FoSCoS for restaurants, cloud kitchens, shops, manufacturers and traders in Delhi, with the turnover limits that apply from 1 April 2026.
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Quick answers
Which FSSAI registration or licence do I need?
From 1 April 2026: <strong>basic registration</strong> for turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore; a <strong>State licence</strong> for turnover above Rs 1.5 crore up to Rs 50 crore; a <strong>Central licence</strong> above Rs 50 crore, and for specified kinds of business whatever the turnover, such as importers, the e-commerce category in the FoSCoS list, 100% export-oriented units, food businesses at the premises of Central Government agencies, airports and seaports, and the head office of a business operating in two or more States. Check the kind-of-business list on FoSCoS before applying.
What is the FSSAI fee in 2026?
Under the FoSCoS list updated on 1 April 2026, the fee per year is Rs 100 for basic registration, Rs 5,000 for a State licence for most kinds of business, and Rs 7,500 for a Central licence. The registration fee for hawkers (itinerant or mobile food vendors) has been waived since 28 September 2024; petty retailers of snacks and tea pay Rs 100. FoSCoS shows the fee for your category when you apply.
Does an FSSAI licence need renewal?
Under the 2026 reforms approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, registrations and licences have perpetual validity, so repeated renewals are no longer needed; the yearly fee is still payable. Licences issued earlier with a fixed validity should be checked on FoSCoS for their status.
What our FSSAI Registration and Licence in Delhi service covers
How the engagement works
How to start
Send these three things first:
- Name, constitution and PAN of the business, and GSTIN if registered
- Kind of food business (restaurant, cloud kitchen, retail, manufacturing, import and so on) and the products
- Address of each premises and the expected turnover
What you provide
- Correct details of turnover, products and premises
- Hygiene and food safety at the premises
- Displaying the certificate and the FSSAI number as required
What the firm does
- Category check and application on FoSCoS
- Replies to queries as agreed
- Modifications and annual returns as agreed
What happens next: The office confirms the category, the documents still needed and the timeline. Work starts after the scope is agreed in an engagement letter.
Documents required
- → Photo identity and address proof of the proprietor, partners or directors
- → Proof of possession of the premises (sale deed, or rent agreement with the owner’s NOC)
- → Constitution documents: partnership deed, LLP agreement, or certificate of incorporation with MOA and AOA
- → List of food products or categories to be handled
- → For a licence: layout plan, list of equipment, food safety management plan and, for manufacturers, water test report, as the category requires
- → For a Central licence in specified cases: import-export code or other documents listed on FoSCoS
For a specific FSSAI Registration and Licence in Delhi matter, you may send the details through the contact form, call +91 88022 54567 or write on WhatsApp (Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM). Please do not send passwords or OTPs.
Government fees (FoSCoS list updated 1 April 2026)
| Item | Government fee / duty | Basis and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic registration (turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore) | Rs 100 a year (Rs 0 for hawkers, waived from 28 September 2024) | FoSCoS kind-of-business eligibility list |
| State licence (above Rs 1.5 crore up to Rs 50 crore) | Rs 5,000 a year for most kinds of business | FoSCoS kind-of-business eligibility list |
| Central licence (above Rs 50 crore or specified business) | Rs 7,500 a year | FoSCoS kind-of-business eligibility list |
A few categories, such as catering at Central Government agencies and railway stations, carry a different fee; FoSCoS shows the fee for your category when you apply.
FSSAI registration and licences: the rules
Registration or licence: the limits in the FoSCoS list of 1 April 2026
| Type | Who needs it | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Basic registration | Food businesses with turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore, including small retailers, hawkers, temporary stalls and home-based units | Registering authority of the State (Delhi: Food Safety Department, GNCTD) |
| State licence | Turnover above Rs 1.5 crore up to Rs 50 crore | Licensing authority of the State |
| Central licence | Turnover above Rs 50 crore, and, regardless of turnover, importers, the e-commerce category in the FoSCoS list, 100% export-oriented units, food businesses at Central Government agency premises, airports and seaports, and the head office of a business in two or more States | FSSAI (Central Licensing Authority) |
A business with several premises in different States may need a Central licence for its head office and a State licence or registration for each premises. The kind-of-business list on FoSCoS decides the borderline cases, so check it before applying.
Cloud kitchens and online food sellers
A cloud kitchen or a seller on a food delivery or e-commerce platform needs its own registration or licence for each kitchen or premises; the platform’s licence does not cover the seller. Platforms usually ask for the FSSAI number before listing. Sales through e-commerce operators may also require GST registration whatever the turnover; see accounting and GST for e-commerce sellers.
Validity and renewal
Under the 2026 reforms approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, FSSAI registrations and licences have perpetual validity, so they no longer need to be renewed at intervals; the fee listed on FoSCoS is a yearly fee. Changes in the premises, products, kind of business or the people in charge must still be updated on FoSCoS, and licence holders file the returns their licence conditions require.
Running a food business without registration
Under Section 63 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, carrying on a food business that needs a licence without one is punishable with imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh. Food safety officers can also act on the conditions of the premises and the food itself.
Other registrations for a food business in Delhi
- Shops and Establishment registration for a shop, restaurant or office in Delhi.
- GST registration where the turnover limit is crossed or registration is compulsory.
- Udyam registration for MSME benefits.
- A trade or health licence from the municipal body and, for restaurants, other local permissions, as the premises require.
Common mistakes
- Choosing the category by guesswork. Importers and some other kinds of business need a Central licence whatever their turnover.
- One registration for many kitchens. Each premises needs its own registration or licence.
- Not updating changes. A new address or product category must be added on FoSCoS.
- Using an old number on packaging. The number on labels and bills must match the current registration or licence.
FSSAI Registration and Licence in Delhi for clients in New Delhi & Delhi NCR
SKAG and Associates is a firm of Chartered Accountants based at Kh.No-84, Plot No -RZ-I-1, F/Floor, 12/2, Main Rd, opposite Yammaha Showroom, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi – 110045. The firm handles FSSAI Registration and Licence in Delhi work and allied compliance for individuals, professionals, firms and companies across New Delhi, South West Delhi and the wider Delhi NCR region, as well as clients elsewhere in India who engage it remotely.
Engagements are conducted strictly in accordance with the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the ICAI Code of Ethics. To discuss your requirement, you are welcome to contact the office or call +91 88022 54567 during working hours (Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Frequently asked questions
Do home bakers and small sellers need FSSAI registration? +
Yes. Small food businesses, including home-based units, hawkers and temporary stalls, need at least basic registration. It carries the lowest government fee of the three.
Is FSSAI registration needed to sell food on Swiggy, Zomato or Amazon? +
Yes. Each seller needs its own FSSAI registration or licence for the premises from which it supplies, and the platforms ask for the number before listing.
How long does FSSAI registration take? +
Basic registration is usually decided quickly once the application is complete. A licence takes longer because the authority may raise queries or inspect the premises. Check the status on FoSCoS after applying.
Is GST registration needed for FSSAI? +
No. FSSAI registration does not depend on GST registration. But a food business may need GST registration on its own account, depending on turnover and how it sells.
What happens to a licence issued before 1 April 2026? +
Check its status on FoSCoS. Licences issued earlier carried a validity period, and the move to perpetual validity is handled under the transition provisions; FoSCoS and the licensing authority confirm what applies to a particular licence.
Questions about FSSAI Registration and Licence in Delhi?
You may contact CA Gaurav Singh to discuss your specific facts and requirements.
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