The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued an Advisory aimed at streamlining the process for updating licenses and registrations on the Food Safety Compliance System (“FoSCoS”) portal by Food Business Operators (“FBOs”).
Previously, FBOs were limited to one active modification application for their license or registration at a time. Subsequent modifications could only be applied for once the prior modification was approved. To address delays and improve efficiency, FSSAI has introduced a new feature in the FoSCoS portal that allows FBOs to cancel a pending modification application and submit a revised one. This is with a view to prevent delays caused by waiting for the acceptance or clearance of a previously filed modification application before proceeding with new modifications.
Background:
According to Provision 2.1.9 (1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, FBOs are required to keep the Registering or Licensing Authority informed of any updates to their food business establishments. This includes modifications, additions, changes in product categories, layout adjustments, expansions, closures, or any other material information relevant to the granted license. These are required to be communicated before implementing any such changes.
A copy of the Advisory is linked below for your reference.
Source: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
