Basic FSSAI Registration in Nellore

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Vijayawada — Door No. 29-14-46, 2nd Floor, Sri Venkateswara Complex, Governorpet, Vijayawada – 520002

Jurisdictional HC

Andhra Pradesh High Court

GSTIN prefix

37 (Andhra Pradesh)

Professional Tax

Andhra Pradesh levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,500/year). Applicable to companies employing salaried staff.

Business hubs

Krishnapatnam Port/SEZ, Industrial Estate, Menakuru, Kovur

Nellore is a coastal Andhra hub for aquaculture (shrimp exports), mica, and the Krishnapatnam port-led industrial corridor.

Also in: Tirupati Vijayawada

Basic FSSAI Registration is the entry-level food-business licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, meant for small operators — home bakers, cloud kitchens, small traders and vendors. It applies to food businesses whose annual turnover is up to the Basic slab, is filed as Form A on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in), and grants a 14-digit registration number that must be displayed at the premises and on packaging. Registration is mandatory before you start operations and is required to list on Swiggy, Zomato and other platforms.

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Digit FSSAI numberBasic Registration grants a 14-digit FSSAI registration number — display it at your premises and on your packaging to trade legally and list on food platforms.

Understand It

What Is Basic FSSAI Registration?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

Basic FSSAI Registration gives a small food business a 14-digit FSSAI registration number so it can legally sell food, list on delivery platforms, and display the FSSAI number on packaging.

Legally

Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, every food business operator must obtain FSSAI registration or licence. Small (petty) food businesses within the Basic turnover slab register using Form A.

Governing authority

Administered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in, which replaced the older FLRS portal.

Validity

FSSAI registrations and licences are perpetual since 1 April 2026 — the old 1–5 year renewal cycle is replaced by an annual fee plus the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS. Older certificates were issued for 1 to 5 years.

Service Intelligence

Quick Facts

Professional Fee

Custom quote

Governing Law

FSS Act 2006

Timeline

7–10 days

Mode

100% Online

Authority

FSSAI

Filing Form

Form A (FoSCoS)

Registration No.

14-digit

Best For

Small food businesses

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Act

FSS Act, 2006

Regulations

FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011

Filing Form

Form A

Authority

FSSAI

Portal

foscos.fssai.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

Home bakers and home-based food sellers
Cloud kitchens and delivery-only food businesses
Small food traders, hawkers and vendors
Petty food manufacturers and processors
Sellers listing on Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon or Flipkart
Small caterers and tiffin / meal services

You may need this if

You run a small food business with turnover within the Basic slab
You want to list your food business on Swiggy or Zomato
You are a home baker or run a cloud kitchen
You need an FSSAI number to display on packaging
You are starting a new petty food business
You sell food online and a platform is asking for your FSSAI

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Why It Matters

Why Is Basic FSSAI Registration Important?

FSSAI registration is mandatory for food businesses in India. Here is why Basic Registration matters for small operators.

01

Legal Requirement

FSSAI registration is mandatory for all food businesses — manufacturers, traders, restaurants and home bakers. Operating without it is an offence.
02

Platform Listing

Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon and Flipkart all require a valid FSSAI number to list and operate. No FSSAI means no online sales.
03

Consumer Trust

The FSSAI logo and number on your packaging build consumer confidence and add credibility to your food brand.
04

Compliance Record

A clean FSSAI compliance history is needed to expand, add outlets and move to multi-city operations.
05

Avoid Penalties

Operating without FSSAI can attract a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh and/or business closure by the authorities.
06

Growth Ready

A valid registration is the foundation for upgrading to a State or Central licence as your turnover grows.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Home bakers & home-based food sellers

Cloud kitchens & delivery-only kitchens

Small food traders, hawkers & vendors

Petty food manufacturers & processors

Small caterers & tiffin services

Small online food sellers

Eligibility checklist

A food business whose annual turnover is within the Basic Registration slab
A valid identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN) of the applicant / proprietor
Address proof of the food-business premises
A list of the food products / categories you deal in
A registration taken before you begin food operations

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Consultation

Confirm whether Basic Registration, State or Central Licence is the right fit for your turnover and scope.

02

Eligibility Check

Verify you qualify for Basic Registration based on turnover and business type.

03

Document Collection

Collect every required document over WhatsApp / email with a clear checklist.

04

Form A Preparation

Prepare and review your Form A application with the correct food categories.

05

FoSCoS Filing

File the application on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with complete details.

06

Follow-up

Track the application and respond to any query from the food authority on your behalf.

07

Certificate Delivery

Hand over your FSSAI registration certificate with your 14-digit number.

08

Post-Registration Guidance

Explain display rules, annual fee, FSCR and next compliance steps.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

FSSAI registration certificate

14-digit FSSAI registration number

FoSCoS application acknowledgement

Correct food-category classification

FSSAI number display guidance

Post-registration compliance checklist

Annual fee & FSCR reminder guidance

Upgrade advice as turnover grows

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for Basic FSSAI Registration?

Basic Registration needs only a light document set. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely over WhatsApp or email, with zero office visits.

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Identity & Photo

Of the applicant / proprietor

4 documents

Aadhaar card of the applicant
PAN card of the applicant
Passport-size photograph
Mobile number & email for FoSCoS OTP verification

Premises address proof

You need proof of the food-business premises — a recent utility bill, or a rent agreement plus the owner’s NOC if the place is rented. Home bakers can register from a residential address.

List your food categories

Basic Registration requires a clear list of the food products / categories you make or sell. We help you classify these correctly to avoid queries.

FoSCoS is the only portal

All FSSAI applications, renewals and modifications now go through FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in). The old FLRS portal has been discontinued.

Register before you start

Apply before you begin operations. Selling food without a valid FSSAI registration can attract a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh and business closure.

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Step by Step

How to Get Basic FSSAI Registration (Step by Step)

The entire application happens online through the FoSCoS portal at foscos.fssai.gov.in.

01

Consultation

We confirm the correct FSSAI category (Basic / State / Central) based on your turnover and business type.

02

Document collection

We collect your identity proof, premises address proof and food-category list over WhatsApp or email.

03

Form A on FoSCoS

We prepare and file your Form A application on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) with complete details.

04

Query handling

If the food authority raises any query, we respond and provide clarifications on your behalf.

05

Registration issued

Your FSSAI registration certificate with the 14-digit number is issued and delivered to you digitally.

How Long It Takes

How Long Does Basic FSSAI Registration Take?

Stage	Expected Time
Document collection & Form A preparation	1–2 working days
FoSCoS application filing	Day 2–4
Registration certificate issued	~7–10 days

Basic Registration typically completes in about 7–10 days from complete document submission. Queries from the food authority, or incomplete documents, extend the timeline until they are resolved. State and Central licences take longer as they involve a physical inspection.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
On Issue	Display the FSSAI number at your premises · Print the FSSAI number on packaging / labels · Update your Swiggy / Zomato listing with the number
Annually	Pay the annual fee to keep the registration active · File the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS · Maintain basic food-safety and hygiene records
Ongoing	Perpetual validity since 1 April 2026 — no fixed-term renewal · Follow food-safety & hygiene standards · Periodic self-inspection of premises
Event-Based	Report any change in address, category or proprietor · Modify the registration on FoSCoS when details change · Upgrade to a State / Central licence as turnover grows

Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

Work out whether Basic, State or Central applies to you
Create and navigate a FoSCoS account yourself
Classify your food products into the correct categories
Fill and file Form A without errors
Arrange the right premises address proof and NOC
Respond to food-authority queries
Risk rejection and re-filing delays

With TaxClue

Expert confirms the correct FSSAI category for you
FoSCoS filing handled end-to-end
Food categories classified correctly
Form A prepared and reviewed before filing
Address proof / NOC guidance provided
Authority queries answered by our team
Higher first-time approval, fewer delays

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Applying for the wrong FSSAI category for your turnover

Registering after starting operations instead of before

Wrong or incomplete food-category selection

Premises address proof not matching the application

Missing NOC from the property owner for rented premises

Blurred or incomplete document scans

Not displaying the 14-digit FSSAI number on packaging / premises

Missing the annual fee or the annual FSCR filing

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

What Compliance Applies After Basic FSSAI Registration?

On Issue

Display the FSSAI number at your premises
Print the FSSAI number on packaging / labels
Update your Swiggy / Zomato listing with the number

Annually

Pay the annual fee to keep the registration active
File the annual Food Safety Compliance Report (FSCR) on FoSCoS
Maintain basic food-safety and hygiene records

Ongoing

Perpetual validity since 1 April 2026 — no fixed-term renewal
Follow food-safety & hygiene standards
Periodic self-inspection of premises

Event-Based

Report any change in address, category or proprietor
Modify the registration on FoSCoS when details change
Upgrade to a State / Central licence as turnover grows

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Operating without a valid FSSAI registration — penalty up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment under Section 63
Choosing Basic when turnover crosses ₹12 lakh — application rejected, wrong-tier notice
Selling misbranded food without the FSSAI number displayed — penalty up to ₹3 lakh (Section 52)
Selling sub-standard food — penalty up to ₹5 lakh (Section 51)
Delisting from Swiggy / Zomato if the 14-digit number is inactive or missing

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

2025: All FSSAI licence and registration applications, renewals and returns are filed on the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in).
2025: FSSAI licence tiers by turnover: Basic registration up to ₹12 lakh, State licence ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore, and Central licence above ₹20 crore.
2025: The Labelling & Display Regulations require the FSSAI licence number, veg/non-veg mark and nutritional information on packaged food; Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling is being rolled out.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

CA / CS Team

Qualified professionals with deep FSSAI and food-compliance expertise handle your registration.

02

End-to-End

From consultation to certificate — fully managed, minimal effort from you.

03

Fast Turnaround

Committed timelines with proactive status updates at every stage.

04

100% Online

Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.

05

Transparent Fees

A clear quote confirmed upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.

06

Post-Service Support

Guidance continues after your FSSAI number is issued.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
Access limited to the team working on your file
Communication over secure digital channels
Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance

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