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The aim of the campaign is to bring all food-related businesses from street vendors to large restaurants and food making units under compulsory food safety compliance.
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday extended its campaign till May 31 to help food traders register and get licenses. Said that those doing business without valid documents will not be allowed to do business. The campaign launched by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in the first week of April is to bring all the food-related businesses from street vendors to large restaurants and food making units under compulsory food safety compliance.
Proimse of government to provide safe and quality food to consumers
The objective of the campaign is to ensure that each food business operator (FBO) in both urban and rural areas registers and obtain licenses under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The government said in a statement that the purpose of this step is to guarantee to provide safe and quality food to consumers, as well as curb irregular practices in the food sector. It said, “District level food safety officers have been directed to organize special camps on the spot for food vendors and restaurant owners to facilitate registration and licensing. Strict orders have been given to ensure that no food establishment is operated without valid documents.
No business should be out of the purview of food safety rules: Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed that no food business should run outside the purview of food safety rules. It states, “Despite the legal requirements, many small and large food operators have not yet followed the licensing norms.” FSDA has launched intensive contact campaign in all districts, has organized registration camps and deployed food security teams to assist businesses. “The campaign is not only about compliance, but also about public health.
Strict action will be taken against illegal food businessmen after 31 May
It was said that unlicensed food businesses pose risk for consumers and violate legal provisions. Therefore, under the Officers’ campaign, from roadside vendors and dhabas to premium restaurants are ensuring complete coverage, ”the government said. Thousands of new registrations have been completed during the campaign. Food Safety Department has also warned that strict action will be taken against food businesses operated without a valid license after May 31. Food security officers have been assigned to implement compliance in every district.
