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Guides and filing notes from the Complianceer team for food businesses across India.
- Complete Guide to FSSAI Registration 2026
FSSAI registration and licensing in India for 2026: new turnover limits, Kind of Business rules, documents, FoSCoS process, fees, perpetual validity and FAQs.
- FSSAI License Renewal: A Step-by-Step Process
FSSAI licence renewal in 2026: what perpetual validity changes, how to renew on FoSCoS if your certificate has an expiry date, fees, penalties and documents.
- Food Label Compliance Checklist for Manufacturers
FSSAI food label checklist under the Labelling and Display Regulations 2020: mandatory declarations, veg logo sizes, FSSAI number, allergens, claims and dates.
- FSSAI Basic vs State vs Central: Which Category Applies?
Compare FSSAI Basic Registration, State Licence and Central Licence for 2026: new turnover limits, Central-only activities, fees, forms and how to pick.
- Documents Required for FSSAI Licence (Basic, State & Central)
Complete 2026 FSSAI document checklist for Basic Registration, State and Central Licence: ID, premises, Form IX, FSMS, layout, water test, IEC and more.
- FSSAI Licence for Restaurants and Cloud Kitchens
FSSAI licence for restaurants and cloud kitchens in 2026: which category applies, documents, fees, Swiggy and Zomato checks, hygiene rating and FoSTaC.
- FSSAI Annual Return Filing: Who Must File and How
FSSAI annual return guide: who files Form D-1 and D-2, the 31 May deadline, ₹100 per day penalty, data you need and how to file on FoSCoS step by step.
- How to Check FSSAI Licence Online (Verify Any Number)
How to check and verify an FSSAI licence number online on FoSCoS and the Food Safety Connect app, read the 14-digit number, and spot fake or expired licences.
- GST Registration for Food Businesses in India
GST for food businesses in 2026: registration thresholds, 5% restaurant rate without ITC, cloud kitchens on Swiggy and Zomato, packaged food and documents.
- Operating Without an FSSAI Licence: Risks and Penalties
Penalty for running a food business without FSSAI licence in 2026: Section 63 up to ₹10 lakh, other FSS Act penalties, business risks and how to regularise.
- FSSAI Registration vs Licence: What’s the Difference?
FSSAI registration vs licence explained: Form A vs Form B, the 2026 ₹1.5 crore limit, documents, fees, inspections and which one your food business needs.
- FSSAI Licence Fees and Cost in India (2026)
FSSAI fees for 2026: ₹100 Basic Registration, ₹5,000 State Licence, ₹7,500 Central Licence, plus late fees, duplicate fees and total cost of compliance.
- FSSAI for Home-Based Food Businesses (Bakers & Tiffin)
Does a home kitchen need FSSAI? Yes. Home bakers, tiffin services and Instagram food sellers: registration limits, documents, fees, labels and kitchen rules.
- FoSCoS Portal Guide: Login, Form A/B, and Common Errors
FoSCoS guide for 2026: create an account, choose Form A or Form B, upload documents, pay fees, track status, reply to queries and fix common portal errors.
- FSSAI Licence Validity and Renewal Timeline
How long an FSSAI licence is valid in 2026: perpetual validity, annual fees, migration, and the renewal timeline and penalties for licences with an expiry date.
- FSSAI Licence Modification: Change Address, Partners, or Products
When and how to modify an FSSAI licence on FoSCoS: adding products, partners, capacity or name changes, fees, documents, and when you need a fresh licence.
- FSSAI Licence for Ecommerce and Online Food Sellers
FSSAI rules for online food sellers in 2026: licence for Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy and D2C sellers, Central Licence for platforms, shelf-life and label rules.
- FSSAI Licence for Food Manufacturers in India
FSSAI licence for food manufacturers in 2026: State vs Central, proprietary food and nutraceutical rules, layout, FSMS, water test, inspection and annual return.