The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved major regulatory reforms to ease business operations and reinforce food safety. Key changes include perpetual validity of FSSAI licenses, higher turnover thresholds for registration and State licensing, simplified compliance for micro and small enterprises, recognition of street food vendors’ registrations, and a risk-based inspection system. These measures reduce administrative burden, enhance efficiency, and promote safe and transparent food operations.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has introduced important reforms to simplify compliance for food businesses and strengthen food safety across India. Effective from 1st April 2026, these measures aim to reduce administrative burdens, support smooth business operations, and ensure consistent consumer protection.
The reforms provide a transparent, business-friendly framework that assists both regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders in monitoring and enforcement.
Key features include:
- Perpetual validity of FSSAI registrations and licenses eliminates repeated renewals, reduces paperwork, and lowers compliance costs, improving continuity of operations.
- Revised turnover thresholds set registration at ₹1.5 crore, State licensing up to ₹50 crore, and Central licensing beyond this limit, easing compliance for small and micro enterprises.
- Deemed registration for street food vendors under Municipal Corporations or Town Vending Committees benefits over 10 lakh vendors and removes dual compliance requirements.
- • Technology-enabled, risk-based inspections prioritise audits based on commodity risk, past compliance, third-party audits, and enforcement data.
- Focused oversight rewards compliant operators, reduces redundant inspections, and ensures transparent enforcement.