Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme 2026 Online Registration / Application Form @ fssai.gov.in

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has started Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme 2026 to improve ease of doing business. Now people can apply online to become either Digital Mitra or Hygiene Mitra or Trainer Mitra. FSM Scheme 2026 online registration process has already started at official website fssai.gov.in/mitra/. All the interested candidates can check FSM scheme eligibility, roles & responsibilities, certification process and details of renewal.

India's food regulator FSSAI celebrates the World Food Day by launching new schemes to strengthen food safety administration and scale up "Eat Right India" movement. FSSAI is creating an ecosystem of food safety mitras who will assist FBOs with licensing and registration, training and auditing hygiene at different institutions such as schools, colleges and corporate campuses.

All the interested people can now fill Food Safety Mitra Scheme online registration / application form online at official website.

Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme Apply Online Form 2026

Below is the complete process to apply online for Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme 2026:-

STEP 1: Firstly visit the official FSM scheme portal at FSM scheme official portal.

STEP 2: At the homepage, click at the "Apply Now" button or directly click FSM scheme registration page.

STEP 3: The Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme apply online form will appear as shown below:-

STEP 4: Here candidates can select the FSM type as either Digital Mitra or Trainer Mitra or Hygiene Mitra and enter other details.

STEP 5: Finally, candidates can click at "Register Yourself" button to complete FSM scheme online registration process. Also check FSM Scheme official press release to know more about schemes launched by FSSAI on World Food Day.

What is Food Safety Mitra Yojana 2026

Realizing the need to assist small FBOs, FSSAI has launched Food Safety Mitra who will help FBOs with licensing and registration, training and hygiene rating. Food Safety Mitra will be an individual professionally trained and certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules & Regulations. Food Safety Mitra Scheme provides for Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra:-

• Digital Mitra: To assist FBO in their compliances on online portals of FSSAI.
• Trainer Mitra: To train FBOs regarding the Food Safety Act, Regulations and implementation.
• Hygiene Mitra: To do Hygiene Ratings of FBOs.

Through this multi layered ecosystem, responsive to the needs of FBOs, FSSAI aims to create a last mile self-driven & self-employed compliance structure through Food Safety Mitra Scheme which complements the work of FSSAI and the State Food Authorities.

Detailed Scheme Brochure for Food Safety Mitra Scheme specifying roles & responsibilities of Food Safety Mitras, Operational Guidelines, Eligibility Criteria, Code of Conduct etc. are available at FSM scheme official portal.

FSSAI Food Safety Mitra (FSMs) Scheme Details

Food Safety Mitra (FSMs) Scheme was launched by FSSAI on 16 October 2019 to strengthen food safety administration. FSM scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in accordance to the food safety law. This would be done by helping with licensing and registration, hygiene ratings and training.

In addition to this, FSM Scheme will also create new employment opportunities for youth particularly with food and nutrition background. FSM will undergo training and certification by FSSAI to do their work and get paid by food businesses for their services. The first batch of 15 FSMs were awarded certificates on the official launch of FSM scheme. As of August 2026, the FSM portal shows more than 64,000 registered users.

FSM Scheme Highlights

FSM Scheme Roles & Responsibilities

The following are the roles and responsibilities of people who would be eligible for FSM Scheme:-

• Registration & Licensing (Digital Mitra) - All the individuals with entrepreneurial mindset and IT skills can help food businesses with their compliances.
• Hygiene Auditors (Hygiene Mitra) - Domain experts from food industry are encouraged to get associated under FSM to become hygiene auditors.
• Food Safety Training (Trainer Mitra) - Any persons who are in food business or food professionals can be the certified as Food Safety trainers.

People interested in food safety work can also check FSSAI Internship Scheme for a chance to work on live food safety projects.

Food Safety Mitra Eligibility / Certification Process

Check the FSSAI FSM Scheme eligibility criteria through the link given here - FSM scheme eligibility page.

Also check the complete certification process for FSM Scheme 2026 by FSSAI through the link here - FSM scheme certification process page.

FSSAI will make sure complete clarity, integrity & quality in training, audit or filing of applications.

FSM Scheme Certification and Renewal Rules

After registration, candidates have to pay registration charges of Rs. 500 to go for training and online assessment. The online assessment exam is of 100 marks and candidates have to score minimum 75 marks to pass. If a candidate fails in the exam, he has to repay the registration fees of Rs. 500 and undergo training and online assessment again.

Once a candidate passes the exam, he has to pay a security deposit of Rs. 5000. The certificate will be downloaded after the payment of security deposit and approval from respective regional offices. The candidate has to re-attempt the examination in case he has not deposited the security deposit of Rs. 5000 within 45 days from the date of completion of examination, or at the earliest by 60 days in case of unforeseen situations.

FSM certificate is valid for 2 years. Candidates whose certificates are expired or about to expire within 6 months can go for renewal of certificate by clicking on the renew button at certificate tab in the User Detail Section. FSM will be able to apply for renewal of the certificate from a period of 6 months before the expiry date and up to 6 months after the expiry date of the certificate. If renewal is not applied up to 6 months after the expiry date of the certificate, the certificate shall not be renewed in any case. Willing FSM, whose certificate has been expired, will be required to apply for a fresh certificate.

FSM who have applied 50 or more Licenses/Registrations through FoSCoS in the period from the date of issuance of the last certificate to the date of expiry of the certificate, shall be allowed for the instant renewal of his/her certificate and extend the validity by 2 years on providing the Consent/Declaration. The renewal procedure will not require FSM to undergo any further examination. FSM who have not applied even 50 applications of Licenses/Registrations through FoSCoS will be required to reappear for the FSM test on the deposition of exam registration fee of Rs. 500. After clearing the exam, FSM Certificate will be generated with 2 years validity and he/she will not be required to submit the security deposit (if earlier security deposit has not been withdrawn).

FSM Scheme Service Charges

Food Safety Mitra can charge service charges for the work done by them. The service charges are Rs. 100 for filing of application, renewal and modification for registration and Rs. 500 for filing of application, renewal and modification and annual returns for license.

FAQ's

What is the registration fee for Food Safety Mitra Scheme?

Candidates have to pay registration charges of Rs. 500 to go for training and online assessment.

What is the passing marks in FSM online assessment exam?

The exam is of 100 marks and candidates have to score minimum 75 marks to pass.

What is the validity of FSM certificate?

FSM certificate is valid for 2 years and can be renewed through the FSM portal.

What is the security deposit for FSM Scheme?

After passing the exam, candidates have to pay a refundable security deposit of Rs. 5000.

References

-- FSM Scheme Renewal & Cancellation Policy - FSM scheme renewal policy page.

-- In case of any query, candidates can send an e-mail to foodsafetymitra.fssai@gmail.com or can contact us at +91-11-22237435, +91-11-22237435.

-- Visit the official website at FSSAI Food Safety Mitra page.