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Short, plain answers to the questions food sellers ask most, kept up to date with the 2026 rules.
FSSAI registration for home bakers, tiffin services and home food businesses
Do you need FSSAI to sell food from home? Yes. Here is which registration you need, what it costs, the documents and how to apply, under the 2026 rules.
Read →How to apply for FSSAI registration on FoSCoS: step by step (2026)
A simple walkthrough of applying for FSSAI Basic Registration or a State or Central Licence on the official FoSCoS portal, with the common mistakes that cause rejection.
Read →Documents for FSSAI registration and licence: complete checklist (2026)
The documents you need for FSSAI Basic Registration, State Licence and Central Licence, and which extra papers manufacturers, importers and restaurants need.
Read →FSSAI registration and licence fees in 2026
How much FSSAI Basic Registration, a State Licence and a Central Licence cost in 2026, the new turnover limits, and why new licences no longer need renewal.
Read →Do I need to renew my FSSAI licence? The 2026 change explained
FSSAI made registrations and licences issued from 1 April 2026 valid with no expiry. What this means for new and old licences, and what you still must do.
Read →Selling food on Amazon, Swiggy, Zomato and Blinkit: what you need
The licences, labels and pricing you need before you list food on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato or quick-commerce apps, and how much the platforms take.
Read →GST on food items in 2026: rates after the September 2025 cut
GST rates on packaged food, spices, sweets, dairy and restaurant food after GST rates changed on 22 September 2025, and how to show GST in your MRP.
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