India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved lifetime validity for licences issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Food business operators will no longer need to renew their licences repeatedly, which reduces paperwork and compliance costs.
The turnover limit for basic registration has been increased from ₹12 lakh to ₹1.5 crore.
Street food vendors registered with Municipal Corporations or Town Vending Committees will now be automatically considered registered under FSSAI.
The government will also introduce a risk-based, technology-enabled food inspection system to improve food safety monitoring.