Selling Homemade Food Or Cakes? You Can Be Fined ₹5 Lakh If You Don’t Have A License

Off late, there has been an increase in the number of startups in the F&B industry that operate from home. From brands that sell home baked cakes, chocolates to ghar ka khaana, you’ve probably seen them and placed an order. But do we really know if they follow quality guidelines when it comes to ingredients and safety standards when it comes to cooking procedures and kitchen space?

Taking into consideration the directions of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the State Food Safety Department has announced that if such startups do not have a registration or license, they may be fined Rs. 5 lakh and face imprisonment for up to 6 months, reports The Times of India.

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News18 reports that FSSAI rules for home kitchens are as follows:

  • Businesses with sales above Rs. 12 lakh require a license.
  • For sales below Rs. 12 lakh, registration is mandatory through the Akshaya Kendra on the FSSAI website.
  • Selling items without labels attracts a penalty of Rs. 3 lakh.
  • Selling homemade cakes without quality tags attracts a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh.
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This ensures that home chefs and bakers in the informal setup follow safety and quality guidelines and are made accountable for the same. Do you think this fine is too steep?

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