The FSSAI issued an order on 30th September 2024 waiving the registration fees for hawkers. Under this order, hawkers, defined as individuals selling packaged or freshly prepared food while traveling, are exempt from paying the usual Rs. 100 annual registration fee. Instead, they will receive a registration certificate valid for five years, free of charge. This waiver also applies to the renewal of existing certificates for hawkers. You can view the official order here.