FSSAI Renewal vs Fresh Registration
The answer depends on the status and nature of your current license. Here is a clear breakdown:
Choose FSSAI Renewal When:
- Your current FSSAI license is expired or expiring soon
- Your business details have not changed significantly
- You are continuing the same food business at the same premises
- Only the validity period needs to be extended
Choose Fresh FSSAI Registration When:
- You have changed your business address to a different state
- Your business type has fundamentally changed
- Your turnover has crossed a threshold requiring a higher license category
- You are starting a completely new food business
- Your previous FSSAI registration was cancelled or revoked
Upgrading License Category
If your annual turnover has grown beyond the current license threshold, you need to upgrade:
- Basic → State: When turnover crosses ₹12 lakh
- State → Central: When turnover crosses ₹20 crore or you expand to multiple states
Upgrading requires fresh application for the higher category — not renewal of the existing license.