When it comes to food safety regulation in India, FSSAI reigns supreme. As the apex authority, FSSAI mandates every single food business, big or small, to obtain registration - no exceptions. Mega processors, tiny cloud kitchens, roadside eateries, cafes, dhabas, street carts – all need FSSAI certification to operate legally. Whether food is packaged or freshly cooked, sold in luxury hotels or modest stalls, safety compliance is expected. By casting such a vast net, FSSAI ensures hygiene standards are upheld across the extensive food supply chain. This broad, all-encompassing scope of mandatory FSSAI registration makes it the most powerful instrument for enforcing food safety across India.