If you want to list your restaurant, cloud kitchen, tiffin service, or home-cooking brand on Zomato or Swiggy, there is one document neither platform will skip: your FSSAI Registration or Licence. It doesn't matter whether you're doing 5 orders a day from your home kitchen or running a 50-seater restaurant — both apps ask for a valid FSSAI number before your listing goes live, and both keep checking it afterward.
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is the body that licenses every food business operator in the country under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. There are no carve-outs for online-only or delivery-only sellers — if you handle, cook, package, or sell food that reaches a customer, you need FSSAI.
2026 has brought the biggest change to this process in years: the turnover threshold for the cheapest tier — Basic Registration — jumped from ₹12 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, and FSSAI licences no longer expire on a fixed renewal cycle. This guide walks through what that means practically for anyone trying to get onto Zomato or Swiggy, along with the full documents, fees, and process.
Is FSSAI Compulsory for Zomato and Swiggy Sellers?
Yes, without any exception. Under Section 31 of the FSS Act, 2006, no person can start or run a food business in India without valid FSSAI Registration or Licence. Both Zomato and Swiggy build this into their onboarding checks — you cannot submit a restaurant, cloud kitchen, or home-chef application on either platform without entering your FSSAI number, and both platforms display it publicly on your listing page for customer trust.
This covers every kind of seller currently using these apps:
- Dine-in restaurants that also list for delivery
- Cloud kitchens / ghost kitchens that are delivery-only
- Home chefs and tiffin/meal-box sellers onboarded through home-kitchen partner programmes
- Multi-brand kitchens running several cuisine listings from one address
- Sweet shops, bakeries, and cafés adding delivery through the apps
Why FSSAI Matters Beyond the App Requirement
- Legally required to operate any food business, delivery or dine-in
- Needed to open a current bank account in your food business's name
- Usually required alongside GST Registration once your platform sales grow
- Builds customer trust — your FSSAI number is shown on the Zomato/Swiggy listing
- Protects you if a customer complaint or food-safety inspection happens
Basic Registration, State Licence, or Central Licence — Which One for Zomato/Swiggy?
FSSAI has three tiers, and which one you need depends on your annual food business turnover, not on which platform you sell through. The thresholds changed on 1 April 2026:
| Type | Annual Turnover (2026 rules) | Government Fee | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration | Up to ₹1.5 crore/year | ₹100/year | 7-10 working days |
| FSSAI State Licence | ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore/year | ₹2,000-₹5,000/year (varies by Kind of Business) | 30-45 days (inspection required) |
| FSSAI Central Licence | Above ₹50 crore/year, or multi-state operations | ₹7,500/year | 30-45 days |
What Zomato and Swiggy Actually Accept
Both a Basic Registration number and a State/Central Licence number are technically valid FSSAI numbers, and either can be entered on the platforms. In practice, most established restaurant and cloud-kitchen listings on Zomato and Swiggy operate with a State Licence, because most restaurant-category food businesses cross the older, lower turnover thresholds quickly and platform account managers in many cities are used to processing State Licence numbers by default for full restaurant listings.
Home chefs and small kitchen operators onboarding through dedicated home-kitchen or "cloud kitchen partner" programmes on either app are generally able to use FSSAI Basic Registration, especially now that the Basic Registration ceiling covers turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. If your local onboarding team insists on a State Licence regardless of your turnover, that is a platform-level onboarding policy in that city rather than an FSSAI legal requirement — it is worth checking directly with your Zomato/Swiggy area manager if you are on the borderline.
Documents Required for FSSAI Registration — Zomato/Swiggy Sellers
The exact documents depend on whether you are applying for Basic Registration or a State Licence.
✅ Documents for FSSAI Basic Registration
✅ Additional Documents for FSSAI State Licence
FSSAI Fees for Zomato/Swiggy Sellers in 2026
These are the government fees paid on the FoSCoS portal — separate from any service charges an agent or platform like eUdyamAadhaar may charge for handling the paperwork.
| FSSAI Type | Annual Government Fee | Eligibility (2026 rules) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | ₹100/year | Turnover up to ₹1.5 crore/year |
| State Licence | ₹2,000-₹5,000/year (category-dependent) | Turnover ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore/year, single state |
| Central Licence | ₹7,500/year | Turnover above ₹50 crore/year or multi-state operations |
How to Apply for FSSAI Registration for Zomato/Swiggy — Step-by-Step
The application is entirely online through the FoSCoS portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in), the official FSSAI licensing system.
Estimate your expected annual turnover from the kitchen/outlet. Under ₹1.5 crore means Basic Registration; ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore means a State Licence.
Aadhaar, photograph, address proof, and menu at minimum. For a State Licence, also prepare the kitchen layout plan and photographs.
Create an account at foscos.fssai.gov.in with your mobile number and verify via OTP. Choose "Apply for Registration" or "Apply for State Licence" depending on your turnover tier.
Enter your personal/business details, kitchen address, and food category. For delivery-focused kitchens, "Catering" or "Restaurant/Hotel" is the usual Kind of Business. Upload all documents in PDF/JPEG.
Pay online through the portal — ₹100/year for Basic Registration or the applicable State Licence fee. Save your payment receipt and application reference number.
Most city onboarding teams accept your FoSCoS application acknowledgement/reference number as interim proof, letting your listing move forward while the certificate is being processed.
A Food Safety Officer checks hygiene, storage, pest control, water source, and labelling practices. A clean, organised kitchen with documentation ready speeds this up considerably.
Once issued, download your FSSAI Registration Certificate or Licence from FoSCoS and update the final 14-digit number in your Zomato and Swiggy seller dashboards, replacing the interim acknowledgement.
What Zomato and Swiggy Specifically Check
Zomato Onboarding
- Valid 14-digit FSSAI Registration/Licence number matching your listed kitchen address
- FSSAI number is shown publicly on your Zomato restaurant/kitchen page
- An active, non-suspended FSSAI status — Zomato periodically re-verifies this
- PAN, bank details for payouts, menu with pricing, and outlet photographs alongside FSSAI
Swiggy Onboarding
- FSSAI number mandatory to complete restaurant/partner registration — the onboarding flow cannot be finished without it
- FSSAI number displayed on your Swiggy restaurant page
- Address on FSSAI must match the address registered with Swiggy
- Periodic document checks; you may be asked to re-upload your FSSAI certificate
Special Situations for Zomato/Swiggy Sellers
Home Chefs and Tiffin Sellers
Cooking from home and delivering exclusively through Zomato or Swiggy is a recognised and common business model in India. FSSAI Basic Registration is available using your home address as the kitchen address, provided turnover stays under the ₹1.5 crore threshold. Keep dedicated utensils and storage for the business, use potable water, and avoid any prohibited additives — these are the same hygiene expectations applied to any food business.
Multiple Brands, One Kitchen
Running two or three delivery-only brands (say, a biryani listing and a separate momos listing) from the same physical kitchen only requires one FSSAI Registration or Licence — it is tied to the premises, not the brand name. Each Zomato/Swiggy listing for a different brand can carry the same FSSAI number as long as they operate from the same registered address.
Shared or Co-Working Kitchen Spaces
If you rent a slot in a shared commercial kitchen facility that hosts multiple sellers, each food business operator using that space needs its own individual FSSAI Registration under their own name — the facility operator's FSSAI does not cover your business. Use the shared kitchen's address and attach your rental agreement or an NOC from the facility operator as address proof.
Multiple Outlets or Kitchen Locations
If you list more than one physical location on Zomato or Swiggy, each separate address needs its own FSSAI Registration or Licence — you cannot use one FSSAI number across two different kitchen addresses.
Ongoing FSSAI Compliance for Delivery Sellers
- Display your FSSAI number on packaging, delivery bags/boxes, and both app listings
- Pay the annual fee on time — since licences are now perpetually valid, a missed annual payment (not an expiry date) is what triggers suspension
- Keep hygiene records — a simple log of kitchen cleaning, pest control, and food-handler health checks helps during risk-based inspections
- Update FoSCoS on any change — address, menu category, or business structure changes must be reflected in your FSSAI details
- Train food handlers — FSSAI's free FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) programme covers basic hygiene training
Penalties for Selling on Zomato/Swiggy Without FSSAI
Enforcement has only gotten stricter as both platforms and municipal food safety teams increase cross-checks:
- Fine of ₹25,000 to ₹5 lakh under the FSS Act, 2006 for operating without valid FSSAI
- Listing suspension on Zomato/Swiggy the moment FSSAI status is found missing or lapsed
- Kitchen sealing by Food Safety Officers in serious cases
- Criminal prosecution possible in adulteration or food-safety-incident cases at unregistered kitchens
Given the Basic Registration fee is only ₹100 a year, there's no practical reason to run a Zomato or Swiggy listing without it.
Get Your FSSAI Registration Sorted Before Onboarding
eUdyamAadhaar handles the complete FSSAI application for restaurants, cloud kitchens, and home-based sellers going live on Zomato and Swiggy — document prep, FoSCoS filing, and follow-up until your certificate is issued.
Apply for FSSAI Registration →Frequently Asked Questions
Is FSSAI Registration mandatory to sell on Zomato or Swiggy?
Yes, without exception. Both Zomato and Swiggy require a valid FSSAI Registration or Licence number before they will activate any restaurant, cloud kitchen, or home-kitchen listing. This applies regardless of your turnover or the size of your kitchen — the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 makes FSSAI compulsory for every food business operator in India, and both platforms verify it during onboarding.
Do I need FSSAI Basic Registration or State Licence for Zomato/Swiggy?
It depends on your annual turnover under the revised 2026 rules. If your food business earns up to ₹1.5 crore a year, FSSAI Basic Registration is sufficient. Above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore, you need a State Licence. In practice, many restaurants and cloud kitchens choose to apply for a State Licence directly because it looks more established and covers higher order volumes as the business grows, but it is not mandatory below the ₹1.5 crore threshold.
What is the current FSSAI turnover limit for Basic Registration in 2026?
The FSSAI turnover threshold changed on 1 April 2026. Under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026, Basic Registration now covers turnover up to ₹1.5 crore per year (raised from the earlier ₹12 lakh limit). State Licence applies from ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore, and Central Licence applies above ₹50 crore or for businesses operating across multiple states.
How much does FSSAI Registration cost for Zomato/Swiggy sellers?
The government fee for FSSAI Basic Registration is ₹100 per year. FSSAI State Licence typically costs between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 per year depending on your Kind of Business category and the licensing authority. Since April 2026, FSSAI licences and registrations carry perpetual validity — you no longer need to renew every 1-5 years, but the annual fee still has to be paid on time or your listing can be suspended.
How long does it take to get FSSAI Registration for Zomato/Swiggy onboarding?
FSSAI Basic Registration is usually issued within 7-10 working days after you apply on the FoSCoS portal. A State Licence can take 30-45 days because a Food Safety Officer needs to inspect your kitchen. Most Zomato and Swiggy area teams accept your FoSCoS application acknowledgement number as interim proof so onboarding can start while the final certificate is being processed.
Can a home chef get FSSAI Registration to sell on Swiggy or Zomato?
Yes. Home-based food businesses are fully eligible for FSSAI Basic Registration using the home address as the kitchen address, as long as annual turnover stays under ₹1.5 crore. Many home chefs join Zomato and Swiggy through their dedicated home-chef/cloud-kitchen partner programmes, which typically ask for the FSSAI number at the time of listing approval. Keep separate cooking utensils, storage, and hygiene practices for business use.
What documents does Zomato or Swiggy ask for along with FSSAI?
Along with your FSSAI Registration/Licence number, both platforms typically ask for a PAN card, a cancelled cheque or bank passbook for payout setup, a menu with prices, kitchen/outlet photographs, and GST registration details if you are GST-registered. Some cities also request a local municipal trade licence or Shop Act registration for physical restaurant outlets.
What happens if my Zomato/Swiggy listing is running without valid FSSAI?
Both platforms periodically re-verify FSSAI status, and a lapsed or missing FSSAI Registration is grounds for suspending your listing until it is corrected. Separately, under the FSS Act, 2006, a Food Safety Officer can fine an unregistered food business between ₹25,000 and ₹5 lakh, and can seal the premises. Since FSSAI licences are now perpetually valid, missing the annual fee payment — not an expiry date — is the most common reason for a lapse in 2026.
Is GST Registration also required to sell on Zomato or Swiggy?
GST Registration is mandatory once your turnover crosses ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category states), but both Zomato and Swiggy ask new partners for GSTIN details regardless of turnover in most cities, because they need it for TCS (Tax Collected at Source) compliance on the commission and order value. It is a good idea to apply for GST Registration alongside FSSAI if you plan to scale your delivery business.
Do I need a separate FSSAI Registration for each Zomato/Swiggy outlet?
Yes. FSSAI Registration or Licence is tied to a specific kitchen/premises address. If you run more than one outlet or cloud kitchen location listed separately on Zomato or Swiggy, each address needs its own FSSAI Registration. However, multiple food brands or menus operating from the same single kitchen address can share one FSSAI Registration.