MoHFW Approves Lifetime FSSAI Licence & Food Safety Reforms

March 18, 2026
Current Context: On 13 March 2026, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) approved sweeping reforms in food safety regulation.
MoHFW Approves Lifetime FSSAI Licence & Food Safety Reforms
  • FSSAI licences and registrations will now have perpetual validity, eliminating renewals and reducing compliance burden.
  • Over 10 lakh street vendors will be granted deemed registration, integrating them into the formal food safety system.
  • Reforms were finalized after consultations with States, UTs, and industry stakeholders, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Based on recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms, aligning with ease of doing business goals.
  • The move cuts red tape, lowers costs, and encourages entrepreneurship in the food processing and retail sector.
  • It strengthens the food safety framework, ensuring standards remain robust while simplifying procedures.

Question:

Q.1 Under the new reforms, licences issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will now have:
a) 1-year validity
b) 5-year validity
c) 10-year validity
d) Perpetual validity

Answer: d) FSSAI licences and registrations will now have perpetual validity, eliminating renewals and reducing compliance burden.

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