Businesses asked to register

Kohima, September 10 (MExN): In pursuance of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 (licensing and registering of food business) Regulations 2011 of Chapter – 2 (2.1) and Government notification dated August 27, Principal Director & Additional Food Safety Commissioner Dr Neiphi Kire has directed all business operators in the state, including suppliers to Government departments (Civil Supplies, Education, Social Welfare, Police and Pharmacies with food items) to obtain licenses or register their business under the Food Safety and Standard Act and Regulation from the designated officer (CMO) of the district on or before September 30 without fail. 

Defaulters will be fined under Section 63 of the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006.