FSSAI Registration for Tiffin Service: Quick Guide 2026
Every tiffin service, dabba wala, and meal delivery business needs FSSAI registration. Here's how to get it quickly and what's required to operate legally.
A tiffin service — whether you deliver 10 meals a day or 500 — is a food business in the eyes of FSSAI, and registration is mandatory. This applies to individual dabba walas, home cooks delivering meals, and organized tiffin delivery companies.
Which FSSAI License Does a Tiffin Service Need?
- Basic Registration: If your annual revenue from tiffin service is up to ₹1.5 crore — covers most tiffin services
- State License: If your tiffin service generates ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore annually — for large organized tiffin businesses
KOB (Kind of Business) for Tiffin Services
On FoSCoS, tiffin services should register under one of these categories:
- "Petty Retailer" — for very small operations (Basic Registration)
- "Caterer" — for organized meal delivery services (State License)
- "Restaurant / Food Service Establishment" — if you also have a physical setup
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (identity proof)
- Photograph
- Address proof of cooking kitchen (home address acceptable)
- List of food items offered in tiffin
Why FSSAI Matters for Tiffin Services
- Required for listing on Zomato, Swiggy, and other platforms
- Corporate and institutional clients often demand FSSAI number on invoices
- Builds trust with health-conscious customers
- Protects against FSSAI inspection penalties
Timeline and Cost
- Basic Registration: 2–3 working days, ₹100/year government fee
- With Velco Legal India: ₹999 total (consultancy + filing), pay after delivery
Conclusion
Getting FSSAI registration is the single most important step to making your tiffin service legitimate, trustworthy, and platform-ready. Contact Velco Legal India to get your registration in 2–3 days.
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