S. No.

Compliance Requirement

Timeline / Frequency

Responsible Person

Key Action

1

Ensure Registration/License is valid for the period selected by the Food Business Operator (FBO)

1 to 5 years from date of issue

FBO

Maintain valid registration/license and comply with all license conditions.

2

Pay the applicable fee for the selected validity period

At the time of obtaining/renewing registration/license

FBO

Ensure prescribed fee is duly remitted for the chosen period.

3

Apply for renewal of Registration/License in the prescribed Form A or Form B of Schedule 2, as applicable

At least 30 days before expiry

FBO

Submit renewal application within the prescribed timeline.

4

Where renewal application is filed after the 30-day advance period but before expiry, pay late fee

₹100 per day of delay

FBO

Calculate and remit late fee for each day of delay.

5

Track renewal application after submission

Until order is passed

FBO

Ensure renewal is processed; registration/license continues during this period, subject to the prescribed outer limit.

6

Ensure renewal order is passed within the prescribed period

Within 30 days from expiry of existing registration/license

Licensing Authority

Monitor status of renewal application.

7

If renewal is not applied for within the prescribed period, discontinue business activity at the premises

On expiry of registration/license

FBO

Stop all food business activities at the premises.

8

If business is to be restarted after expiry, obtain fresh Registration/License

Before restarting business

FBO

Apply afresh under the applicable provisions of Regulations 2.1.1 and 2.1.3.

9

Maintain a valid certificate of an accredited food safety auditor/agency, where applicable

During validity/renewal

FBO

Maintain the certificate to potentially avoid pre-renewal inspection.

10

Be prepared for inspection where ordered by the Designated Officer

Before renewal, if considered necessary

Designated Officer / FBO

Designated Officer may order inspection, with reasons recorded in writing, despite an accredited auditor certificate.