Directive on food safety licence

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notification that the last date for obtaining licence or registration by Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the Food Safety and Standards Act will be February 4.All FBOs which have not obtained FSSA licence/ registration till now should apply immediately, the notification saidOperating food businesses without a licence or registration will attract a penalty up to Rs. 5 lakh and imprisonment up to six months, the notification added.