FSSAI Notifies Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations 2026, Introduces Perpetual Licence Validity
FSSAI introduced perpetual licence validity eliminating renewals, risk-based inspections, and deemed registration for street vendors.
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Key Points for RAS
- FSSAI notified the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026 on March 10, 2026.
- FSSAI licences and registrations will now have perpetual validity — remaining valid indefinitely until suspended, cancelled, or surrendered, eliminating periodic renewals.
- A risk-based inspection and third-party audit system has been established.
- Street food vendors registered under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 are now deemed FSSAI-registered.
- Revised turnover thresholds take effect from April 1, 2026, with food businesses up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover requiring only FSSAI Registration.
- Manufacturing businesses must maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026 on March 10, 2026. The key reform introduces perpetual licence validity — FSSAI licences and registrations will now remain valid indefinitely until suspended, cancelled or surrendered, eliminating periodic renewals. A risk-based inspection and third-party audit system has been established. Street food vendors registered under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 are now deemed FSSAI-registered. Revised turnover thresholds take effect from April 1, 2026, with food businesses up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover requiring only FSSAI Registration. Manufacturing businesses must maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What changes did FSSAI introduce through the Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations 2026 regarding licence validity?
The FSSAI Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations, 2026 (notified March 10, 2026) introduced perpetual licence validity — FSSAI licences and registrations remain valid indefinitely until suspended, cancelled, or surrendered, eliminating the need for periodic renewals. A risk-based inspection and third-party audit system was also established.
2 What is the annual turnover threshold under FSSAI Amendment Regulations 2026 for small food businesses?
Under the FSSAI Amendment Regulations, 2026 (effective April 1, 2026), food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore require only FSSAI Registration (not a full licence). Manufacturing businesses must maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation as part of the new compliance framework.
3 How are street food vendors recognised under the FSSAI Amendment Regulations 2026?
Street food vendors registered under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 are now deemed FSSAI-registered under the FSSAI Amendment Regulations, 2026 (notified March 10, 2026). This removes the requirement for separate FSSAI registration and provides automatic compliance recognition.
4 What risk-based system was established under FSSAI Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations 2026?
The FSSAI 2026 Amendment Regulations established a risk-based inspection and third-party audit system for food businesses. Combined with perpetual licence validity and revised turnover thresholds effective April 1, 2026 (up to ₹1.5 crore requiring only registration), the regulations aim to ease compliance while strengthening food safety monitoring.
5 When were the FSSAI Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations 2026 notified and from which date do thresholds apply?
FSSAI notified the Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations, 2026 on March 10, 2026. Revised turnover thresholds take effect from April 1, 2026, requiring food businesses up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover to need only FSSAI Registration. The regulations also introduce perpetual licence validity and risk-based inspections.
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