Benefits of FSSAI Registration

Obtaining FSSAI registration or license offers several significant advantages to food business operators. It not only ensures compliance with food safety standards but also provides various benefits that help grow and legitimize your business.

Advantages of FSSAI Registration:

Legal Recognition: Grants your food business official authorisation to operate, ensuring compliance with food safety laws and avoiding legal penalties.
Business Expansion: Facilitates smoother entry into new markets, retail outlets, and partnerships by proving your adherence to safety standards.
Can use FSSAI Logo: Allows you to display the trusted FSSAI logo on your products, enhancing brand credibility and consumer confidence.
Consumer Trust: Builds customer assurance by signaling that your products meet rigorous safety and quality benchmarks.
Easier Access to Finance and Investors: Helps in securing loans, funding, and investor interest as financial institutions and partners prefer licensed businesses.

Types of FSSAI Licenses

In India, food businesses must obtain one of three types of FSSAI licenses or registrations depending on their scale, turnover, and operational reach. Understanding the differences between Basic Registration, State License, and Central License helps ensure you apply for the correct license type.

License Type	Turnover Criteria	Scale of Operations	Issuing Authority
Basic Registration	Up to ₹12 lakhs per annum	Small-scale food businesses, petty vendors	Local/State Food Safety Dept.
State License	₹12 lakhs to ₹20 crores per annum	Medium-sized manufacturers, restaurants, food processors operating within one state	State Food Safety Authority
Central License	Above ₹20 crores per annum or interstate operations	Large manufacturers, multi-state businesses, importers/exporters, government suppliers	Central Food Safety Authority