FSSAI has released FAQs to clarify the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026. The reforms include perpetual validity of licenses, deemed registration for street vendors, risk-based inspections, and revised turnover thresholds effective 1 April 2026. These FAQs aim to guide Food Business Operators and authorities in smooth implementation, reducing compliance burden while improving food safety oversight and regulatory efficiency across all food businesses.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to support the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026.
These reforms aim to simplify compliance, reduce burden on Food Business Operators, and improve regulatory efficiency. The FAQs provide clarity on new provisions, revised thresholds, and operational procedures. The changes will be effective from 1 April 2026 and apply to both new and existing businesses.
Key features of the reforms include:
- Perpetual validity of FSSAI licenses and registrations, removing the need for renewal.
- Deemed registration of street food vendors under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
- Introduction of a risk-based inspection and audit framework.
- Revised turnover thresholds for categorisation of Food Business Operators.
This initiative enhances ease of doing business, strengthens food safety oversight, and ensures better compliance monitoring across food businesses in India.