FSSAI has issued an advisory to avoid unnecessary delays and pendency regarding the processing of applications for renewal of licenses due non-confirmation of receipt of annual returns that is Form D-1 and D-2 against that particular license.
The FSSAI has advised that no application for renewal of license should be kept pending for proceedings regarding the filing of returns. Such licenses may be duly renewed and in case of any non-compliance found on the existing licenses, appropriate penal action, as per provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder, may be initiated by the concerned Licensing Authority against the FBO.
Also, FSSAI advises that further queries regarding the filing of return can be done separately, by way of improvement notices, while ensuring grant of renewal of license, within the stipulated time frame, under the provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011.
The FSSAI has also requested all the Commissioners of Food Safety to bring the above advisory to the notice of the Designated Officers under their respective jurisdiction.
