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FSSAI Licence Maintenance and Migration
From 1 April 2026 FSSAI registrations/licences are issued with perpetual validity, so the ongoing service is maintenance, modification, migration and compliance—not periodic renewal.
Last Reviewed: 29 July 2026
Next scheduled review: 29 October 2026
Reviewed by: IndiaBusiness.ai Editorial
Who it’s for
When you may not need it — Do not sell routine renewal after 1 April 2026. A business still needs ongoing licence accuracy and substantive compliance; perpetual validity does not mean permanent exemption from modification, suspension or cancellation.
Verified at-a-glance facts
At-a-glance key facts and process
Documents needed
- Existing licence
- Entity/PAN
- Premises/layout and possession
- Product/activity/capacity
- Water/test/equipment documents where applicable
- Responsible-person details
- Declarations and prior inspection/notices
What IndiaBusiness takes care of
- Licence audit
- Category/migration memo
- FoSCoS application or modification
- Query coordination
- Ongoing food-compliance calendar
Questions founders ask
Do FSSAI licences still need renewal every one to five years?
Not for licences/registrations issued under the perpetual-validity framework from 1 April 2026; follow FSSAI’s transition FAQ for existing/pending cases.
Does turnover alone decide licence type?
No; activity-specific criteria can override.
Can perpetual validity be cancelled?
Yes; ongoing compliance and accurate licence particulars remain necessary.
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Information is general and reflects sources reviewed on the date shown. Eligibility, documents, fees, timelines and outcomes depend on the applicant’s facts and the current law, authority portal or platform policy. IndiaBusiness provides advisory and execution support; approval and enforcement decisions remain with the relevant authority, certification body, platform, bank or other decision-maker.