FSSAI Scraps License Renewals from 2026
New reforms grant perpetual validity, raise turnover thresholds for food businesses
The Union Health Ministry approved major FSSAI regulatory reforms taking effect April 1, 2026. Food businesses will receive perpetual validity for registrations and licenses, eliminating periodic renewal requirements.
The changes dramatically ease compliance burden. Registration thresholds jump from ₹12 lakhs to ₹1.5 crore, while State licensing extends to ₹50 crores, meaning fewer small businesses need formal licensing.
This marks the biggest shake-up in India's food regulatory framework, potentially saving thousands of food entrepreneurs from bureaucratic hassles.
Field Notes
Quick referenceApril 1, 2026 — all FSSAI licenses become perpetual
Registration requirement rises from ₹12 lakhs to ₹1.5 crore turnover
Now covers businesses up to ₹50 crore, not just ₹20 crore
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