Jalandhar, July 1
Even after four months of the launch of online facility to obtain a licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, by the Health Department, there are few persons applying for the licence.
According to the data received from the Health Department today, only 10 persons have applied for online licences since March.
The recent announcement of the six-month extension given by the state government till August 5 has also made many people to postpone their plan to get a licence.
Health officials are now expecting a heavy rush of applicants during the end of this month.
“Due to the recent announcement of the six-month extension, very few people are coming to get their licences. Also, we have received very few online applications despite the service being launched four months ago,” said Dr Harjot Singh, food safety officer.
He also informed that though people are aware of the online process, they are approaching officials to apply on their behalf.
Although, the deadline is fast approaching, the Health Department has failed to provide the Licensing Department with the necessary infrastructure.
How to apply online
* Log on to foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in and furnish your business details.
* Submit the fee according to government’s policy.
* Even after applying online, applicants will also have to send documents and receipt through registered post to the office of the district health officer.
Who should apply
Food business operators with an annual turnover of above Rs 12 crore must have a licence and those with less than Rs 12 crore a year must get a registration certificate as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. All stall holders, hotels, restaurants, canteens, dhabas, food carts, sweetshops, tea stalls, grocery stores, meat sellers and milk sellers, should get themselves registered with the department. The fee for registration is Rs 100 and for a license, it varies from Rs 2,000-3,000 and Rs 5,000 depending upon the category of business.
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