Considering the Ongoing Covid19 Condition in the Country, FSSAI has provided the following relaxation to the FBOs:
1. Permission to temporarily operate food business (other than Manufacturers) on the basis of 17-digits Application reference number
FBO except Manufacturer are allowed to temporarily operate their business after submission of application and subject to an email to concerned Licensing / Registration Authorities about commencing his food business enclosing a scanned copy of the application in Form M as mentioned in the order. Further, the said relaxation is available only to those applicants who have the requisite permission from State/ relevant local authorities to operate in the lockdown/ restrictions/ curfew etc. The FBO shall cease his operations at the premises related to food unless he has obtained a valid FBO license/ registration as applicable, within 30 days after the expiry of this relaxation i.e 30.06.2021.
2. Limited Inspections and e-inspections allowed
No pre-inspections will be required for issuance of new FBO license registration except in case of manufacturing of high-risk food product viz. Milk and milk products, slaughterhouses, meat and meat products etc.
