Itanagar, March 6 All food business operators (FBOs) in the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh, including bakeries, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and homestays, have been directed to obtain a valid FSSAI and trade license immediately, or face penal action, an official said.
An executive order in this regard was issued by Keyi Panyor, the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Likha Tejji, on Thursday.
The order stated that under Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, every food business operator (FBO) in India must obtain a valid license or registration from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) before commencing operations.
Operating without a valid trade license from the competent authority is also illegal, the order stated.
The DC directed the FBOs to strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene standards in preparing, storing, and selling food items.
The order, which comes into immediate effect, warns violators of facing penalties under the FSSAI Act and other applicable laws.
