• These reforms, effective from 1st April 2026, balance administrative simplification with a robust food safety framework.

Key Regulatory Reforms:
Perpetual Validity: Registrations and licences issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will now have perpetual validity, eliminating the need for periodic renewals and reducing compliance burden for Food Business Operators (FBOs).
Turnover Threshold: The turnover limit for basic registration has been increased from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore, while State licensing applies up to Rs 50 crore, beyond which Central licensing is required.
Street Vendors: Street food vendors registered under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 will be deemed registered under FSSAI, benefiting over 10 lakh vendors by removing dual registration requirements.