Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Food quality control/food safety Governance Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Internal trade International trade Meat Milk/dairy products Oils/oilseeds/fats Processing/handling Registration Slaughtering

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These regulations shall enter into force on or after 5th August, 2011.

Abstract

These Regulations establish that all Food Business Operators in the country will be registered or licensed in accordance with the procedures laid within. They specify requirements, terms and conditions to benefit from license for food business and that no person shall commence any food business without a valid license. Schedules deal with: List of food business falling under the purview of Central Licensing Authority; Application for Registration/Renewal of Registration under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; Fee for Grant/Renewal of License Registration/License Fee per Annum in Rupees;

Full text

English

Website

www.fssai.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Consumer protection, International trade, Standards, Registration, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Residues, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX