FSSAI Requirement for Selling Food Online
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and all major e-commerce platforms in India require a valid FSSAI license before you can list any food product for sale. This applies to:
- Packaged snacks, namkeen, and dry food products
- Health foods, protein powders, and supplements
- Ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods
- Pickles, chutneys, and home-made preserves
- Bakery items and cookies
- Organic food products
What FSSAI License for Amazon/Flipkart Sellers?
Determine based on your production scale:
- Home manufacturers (annual sales below ₹12 lakh): Basic Registration
- Small-medium food producers: State License
- Large manufacturers selling nationally: Central License
FSSAI Number on Product Packaging
The 14-digit FSSAI number must be printed on every food product label. Amazon and Flipkart also require you to enter this number in your product listing. Ensure your packaging design includes the FSSAI number before printing.
How to Get FSSAI Quickly for E-commerce Launch
Planning a product launch on Amazon? Use our Tatkal service to get your FSSAI number in 3-7 days — so you can start listing without delay. Once you have the FSSAI certificate, we can also advise on packaging compliance requirements.