How to set up a Mobile Juice Cart Business?


A mobile juice cart is one that can move from one place to another within a pre-defined region. The cart is moved either by attaching to a bicycle or manually like a push cart. The modern versions of the juice carts use electric blenders or juicers whereas the traditional one uses manual driven machines to take out juices from fruits and vegetables.

In order to start your own mobile juice cart in India, you would need to ensure that the paperwork related to registrations and licenses are done as per laid down rules and regulations.

Mandatory Licenses

a.    As per the latest regulations even small time food manufacturers like the mobile juice cart owner needs to procure the FSSAI license before starting to sell juices. This is to ensure that the juices are being derived from standardized quality raw materials, in this case fruits and vegetables and the juice being served to customers is apt and safe for human consumption. Any food operator who does not possess the FSSAI license and is making, selling or storing food items is doing so against the law of the land. The punishment for carrying out a food business without the license/registration is imprisonment for up to six months along with being charged to pay certain amount of money as penalty.

The penalty for selling food, in this case, juices that are not of the nature as per quality demanded is liable to pay penalty. The punishment for manufacturing, selling, storing or distributing unsafe food again attracts imprisonment and payment of fine.


A mobile juice cart holder needs to apply for the basic FSSAI license registration. Once he receives the 14-digit number, he must make sure to display the certificate at an appropriate place in the premises of the cart within business hours. Along with this he needs to put up the hygiene related golden rules as a guarantee to his customers that he is following all norms laid down by the Food Safety and Security Authorities.

In order to get the basic registration, the owner can apply online using the Food Licensing and Registration System and follow the instructions mentioned. Some of the key documents that need to be uploaded are: - the Identity proof and address proof of the owner along with the ownership proof/rental agreement of the cart, list of food categories being made and handled at the cart and signed Form-A. The certificate should be renewed before the existing registration expires.

b.    Trade or Health License that is obtained from the Health Department or the municipal corporation. This is to ensure that the establishment is operating as per rules pertaining to public health and hygiene.

Other Registrations

  • Register for the MSME Udyog Aadhaar number so that as a micro or small scale business, the entity is able to enjoy certain added benefits provided by the Ministry.
  • Even if the business is not projected at earning Rs. 20 lakh or more per year, get the GST registrations done online, keeping in mind future growth prospects.
  • Business registration can also be done either as a Sole Proprietorship, One Person company, etc.

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