Food License Registration certificate is required to run a food product business. You have to register under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture, distribute and transport food products. FSSAI is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India..

Traders may be allowed to get registered as MSME under the MSMED Act, 2006 via udyogaadhaar Registration. This will help a big group of Traders to get benefits under MSME. Soon Medium Enterprises will also get benefit of Protection against Payments (Delayed Payments)

Proprietorships, Hindu Undivided Family, Partnership Firm, One Person Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Private Limited Company, Limited Company, Producer Company, any association of persons, co-operative societies or any other undertaking can obtain MSME registration in India.

An established business that has been in operations for more than 6 months. A minimum turnover of ₹ 90,000 or more in the 3 months preceding your loan application. The business should not fall under blacklisted / excluded list for SBA finance.