E-commerce Legal Compliance India 2026: GST, Consumer Protection, FSSAI & BIS

Essential Compliance Checklist

Compliance	Required For	Penalty for Non-Compliance
GST Registration	All marketplace sellers	Account suspension
FSSAI License	Food & beverage products	Up to ₹5 lakh fine
BIS Certification	Electronics, toys, helmets	Listing removal + legal action
Legal Metrology	All packaged goods	₹25,000-1 lakh fine
Consumer Protection Act	All sellers	Consumer court cases
Trademark Registration	Brand sellers (for Brand Registry)	No access to brand tools

GST for E-commerce Sellers

GST is mandatory for ALL marketplace sellers (no threshold exemption for e-commerce). Key points:

• Register in all states where you have warehouses/inventory
• Marketplaces deduct 1% TCS (Tax Collected at Source)
• File GSTR-1 (monthly) and GSTR-3B (quarterly for small sellers)
• Detailed guide: E-commerce GST Guide

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020

• Display country of origin for all products
• No misleading pricing (MRP must be accurate)
• Clear return/refund policy
• Seller details must be visible
• No flash sale manipulation

FSSAI License for Food Sellers

Three types based on turnover:

1. Registration: Below ₹12 lakh turnover — ₹100 fee, 1-year validity
2. State License: ₹12 lakh - ₹20 crore — ₹2,000-5,000 fee
3. Central License: Above ₹20 crore — ₹7,500 fee

Required for ALL food products on Blinkit, Zepto, and BigBasket.