Jammu, July 31
Following threats of protest by dhaba and restaurant owners, the government has extended the time limit for conversion and renewal of existing licences by six months. The food handlers had to complete the process by July 31 but now, they can get the work done by February 2013.
The eatery-owners, including those in the capital cities Jammu and Srinagar, have been urging for deadline extension to their respective municipal corporations, saying it would be difficult to complete the process by July 31.
As per the Food Safety Commissioner, all the food business operators were directed to renew their existing licenses, registrations granted under the repealed Food Act/Order under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety & Standards (Licensing & Regulation of Food Business ) Regulations, 2011.
“By virtue of this act some science based standards for the article of food were laid down. This act has enabled the central government to take under its control the food industry of the country”, said an official.
Under this food safety act every food business retailer or manufacturer have to register with the licensing or registering authority. The food safety & standards act says that even petty manufacturer shall follow the basic hygiene and safety requirements provided by these regulations.
The petty food business operators include small retailer, roadside food vendors, hawkers, stall holders, cottage industries relating to food business, meat/mutton/poultry business operators with the slaughtering capacity of two larger animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day.
As per the government order, the people associated with the food industry can complete the process in the next six months, so that they are able to run their business.
“We welcome the step as the six-month extension will allow the traders to complete the process in a hassle-free manner,” said YV Sharma, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu.
The Food Safety & Standard Act states that the food business manufactures have to ensure that his premises are free from the growth of mould, fungi and infection. “The workers for preparation of various food articles shall put clean aprons, hand gloves, head wears and keep their nails trimmed, clean and wash their hands with soap and detergent before commencing their work,” states the new food act.
Municipal Commissioner KL Khajuria said the the people associated with food business should adhere to these new rules. “Action will be taken against those who violate the rules,” said Khajuria., adding
“After the expiry of the new deadline, closure notices would be issued to defaulters.”
Following threats of protest by dhaba and restaurant owners, the government has extended the time limit for conversion and renewal of existing licences by six months. The food handlers had to complete the process by July 31 but now, they can get the work done by February 2013.
The eatery-owners, including those in the capital cities Jammu and Srinagar, have been urging for deadline extension to their respective municipal corporations, saying it would be difficult to complete the process by July 31.
As per the Food Safety Commissioner, all the food business operators were directed to renew their existing licenses, registrations granted under the repealed Food Act/Order under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety & Standards (Licensing & Regulation of Food Business ) Regulations, 2011.
“By virtue of this act some science based standards for the article of food were laid down. This act has enabled the central government to take under its control the food industry of the country”, said an official.
Under this food safety act every food business retailer or manufacturer have to register with the licensing or registering authority. The food safety & standards act says that even petty manufacturer shall follow the basic hygiene and safety requirements provided by these regulations.
The petty food business operators include small retailer, roadside food vendors, hawkers, stall holders, cottage industries relating to food business, meat/mutton/poultry business operators with the slaughtering capacity of two larger animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day.
As per the government order, the people associated with the food industry can complete the process in the next six months, so that they are able to run their business.
“We welcome the step as the six-month extension will allow the traders to complete the process in a hassle-free manner,” said YV Sharma, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu.
The Food Safety & Standard Act states that the food business manufactures have to ensure that his premises are free from the growth of mould, fungi and infection. “The workers for preparation of various food articles shall put clean aprons, hand gloves, head wears and keep their nails trimmed, clean and wash their hands with soap and detergent before commencing their work,” states the new food act.
Municipal Commissioner KL Khajuria said the the people associated with food business should adhere to these new rules. “Action will be taken against those who violate the rules,” said Khajuria., adding
“After the expiry of the new deadline, closure notices would be issued to defaulters.”
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