Even if you don't cook or manufacture food, being a 'Retailer' of food products makes you a Food Business Operator (FBO). From small neighborhood Kirana shops to large departmental stores, a valid FSSAI registration is a non-negotiable legal requirement in India.
As a retailer, you are the last link in the food chain. FSSAI ensures that you source products only from licensed manufacturers, store them at appropriate temperatures, and manage 'Expiry Dates' diligently to protect consumers.
On the FoSCoS portal, you must select 'Retailer' as your Kind of Business.
Grocery shop owners must maintain 'Purchase Records'. This means keeping all invoices from your wholesalers to prove that the products on your shelves were sourced from other FSSAI-compliant entities.
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Login to your account or create a new one on the Citizen Portal.
Browse services and select 'FSSAI Registration' from the list.
Make a secure online payment of the service fee.
Your application is submitted instantly to our team.
• An invoice is automatically generated and available for your records.
• You can track the live status of your application in the 'My Applications' section.
• Our dedicated Pragati support team will contact you within 4–5 hours to collect the required documents and complete the processing.
Can I sell loose pulses and grains without FSSAI?
No, even if you sell unbranded, loose food items, you still need an FSSAI registration as a retailer.
Do I need FSSAI for selling only PET bottles of water?
Yes, bottled water is a food product under FSSAI, and its sale requires a valid registration.
Is the license number mandatory on the shop board?
Yes, FSSAI mandates that your 14-digit registration number should be clearly displayed at your shop's entrance or on a 'Food Safety Display Board'.