The newly created state of Telangana has left the Food Business Operators in a dilemma. Their first problem was resolved when FSSAI issued directions to Designated Officer Chennai to issue new licenses to FBOs in Telangana. The second issue of using their old packaging material was also resolved by FSSAI when they extended the use of the old packaging material and license numbers.
FSSAI had received a number of representations from FBOs that they had been unable to use their previous labels. They had asked for some concession as they were liable to suffer huge financial loss in case they were directed to discard their old packaging material. On the consideration of their representation, FSSAI has allowed those FBOs, who had already been issued new licenses, to use their packaging material with previous license numbers until 31.12. 2015.
FSSAI has further decided that in future if a situation arises where new licenses have to be issued either because
- A new state, Union territory or district is created
- Or when a Court gives directions to issue new licenses
Then the FBOs would be allowed to use existing packaging material with the previous license number until 31st December of the year in which the geographical entity was created or when the court passed the direction, subject to a minimum of 180 days.
FSSAI has been able to give this order because of the powers vested in it to do so under section 16 (5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
To view the original copy of the order from FSSAI – http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Order(07.01.2015).pdf
Prashanth says
I want to participate in government hospital catering tenders. So i want to take the lisence. Please give me the complete information
FSH Team says
You can read through the given link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Meeta Sharma says
Please guide me to do the payment of State license for Telangana State.
FSH Team says
Hi,
You can apply online: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx