The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Northern Regional Office conducted an interactive conference with Food Business Operators (FBOs) from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Punjab to strengthen regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. The session focused on licensing, product approvals, import procedures, and FoSCoS-related queries, while reaffirming FSSAI's commitment to facilitating ease of doing business and promoting food safety compliance.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Northern Regional Office organized an interactive conference with Food Business Operators (FBOs) to promote regulatory awareness, improve compliance, and facilitate ease of doing business. The session brought together food manufacturers, processors, traders, and start-ups from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Punjab to discuss operational challenges and regulatory requirements.
Key points include:
- FSSAI provided guidance on food business licensing, product approvals, proprietary food requirements, and import-related procedures.
- Participants received clarifications on documentation requirements, licence renewals, and the FoSCoS portal to facilitate timely regulatory compliance.
- FBOs were encouraged to submit licensing and product approval queries directly to the Northern Regional Office through the official communication channel.
- FSSAI announced that similar stakeholder engagement sessions will be conducted quarterly, with future interactions focusing on compliance audits and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between regulators and industry while improving compliance and promoting a robust food safety ecosystem.