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FSSAI License for Homemade Food – Compliance for Home Cooks

The complete guide to selling homemade meals legally. FSSAI registration rules for dabba services and home-cooked food startups.

The Dabba & Beyond: FSSAI for Homemade Food

Homemade food is preferred for its health and taste. If you're running a Tiffin service or selling homemade pickles and masalas, FSSAI registration is a mandatory requirement to stay in business.

1. Basic Registration Requirements

Most home-cooked meal services start under the **Basic FSSAI Registration**. This is a flexible category designed to encourage small entrepreneurs without imposing heavy infrastructural costs.

2. Safety First in Your Kitchen

While using your home kitchen, FSSAI looks for:

  • Proper cleaning of utensils between batches.
  • Storage of perishables in a functional refrigerator.
  • Use of clean, potable water for all food preparation.

3. Selling on Food Apps

To join platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, or specialized home-food apps, you **must** upload a copy of your FSSAI registration. It is the gatekeeper to the digital food economy.

Cook with care, sell with confidence. Pragati Services makes it easy for home chefs to get legal and start growing their culinary brands.

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1. Login or Register

Login to your account or create a new one on the Citizen Portal.

2. Select FSSAI

Browse services and select 'FSSAI Registration' from the list.

3. Pay Service Fee

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4. Submit Application

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What happens next?

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about FSSAI registration in India

Yes, commercial selling of food through any medium (including social media) requires FSSAI registration.

Applying for a Basic Registration with your Aadhaar and a photo of your kitchen is the fastest route.

FSSAI highly recommends that anyone handling food should be in good health and follow basic hygiene SOPs.

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