All government agencies involved in running eateries, bars, noon meal centres and ration shops are required to register themselves and obtain licences under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 before February 4, Collector Jayashree Muralidharan has said.
Chairing a meeting with officials of government agencies including representatives of temples run by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and educational institutions here on Tuesday, Collector Jayashree Muralidharan pointed out that the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 had come into force across the country and it was essential that government agencies complied with the provisions of the Act.
The agencies should pay annual registration fee of Rs.100 and a fee of Rs. 2,000 for getting the licence, she said. The registration process can be carried out through the website www.fssai.gov.in
Ms. Muralidharan released a handbook of guidelines for traders and agencies engaged in food business.
She handed over licence certificates generated online to the godowns and ration shops of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation.
The district administration has announced that all those planning to organise annadhanams in view of the Vaikunda Ekadasi festival at the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple should obtain permission from the Food Safety officials.
Collector Jayashree Muralidharan, in a statement, said proper hygiene should be maintained at the place where the food was cooked for the annadhanams. The food should be properly preserved. Organisers would be responsible for any illness developed by people on account of consuming the food supplied by them.
They should desist from distributing water sachets.
She warned traders against stocking or selling adulterated products and products beyond their expiry dates. Food products should be stored in hygienic conditions. More details can be had from the Designated Officer, TN Food Safety and Drug Administration (Food Wing) by dialling 2333330.
  • All agencies need to register before February 4
  • The registration process can be carried out through the website www.fssai.gov.in