Food products are highly perishable in nature which undergoes quick quality deterioration. In this note, the kind of packaging decides the active preservation of food qualities. Especially, edible coating plays a significant role in minimizing the post-harvest losses like moisture loss, ripening and physio-chemical losses. The application of edible coating shows promising results in increasing the shelf-life, also preserving its quality. The application of edible coating for foods could be an alternative for harmful non-biodegradable packages. This current review provides the elaborate research knowledge on edible coatings composition, methods of production, regulations, pros and cons.