Food business operators advised

Port Blair

13 Apr 2013

The food business operators licensed under Food Safety and Standard (Licensing & Regulation of Food Business) Regulations, 2011 have been advised to submit annual returns on or before 31st May each year for the period 1st April to 31st March of every financial year to the Licensing Authority in the prescribed form D-1 and every licensee engaged in manufacturing of milk/or milk products shall file half yearly returns for the period 1st April to 30th September and the 1st October to 31st March of every financial year in for D-2.

Any delay in filling return beyond 31st May of each year shall attract a penalty of Rs.100/- per day of delay. Further any application for the renewal of a registration or license granted under above regulations shall be made in form A or B as the case may be, not later than 30 days prior to the expiry date indicated in the license/registration certificate. Any renewal application filed beyond the period mentioned above shall be accompanied by a late fee of Rs.100/- per day for each day of delay. Hence, all food business operators are advised to adhere with the time limit, according to the Food Safety Department.