The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory mandating registration or licensing of all milk producers (non-cooperative) and milk vendors to ensure food safety compliance. Authorities have been directed to conduct inspections, verify licenses, and undertake special registration drives. The advisory also emphasizes monitoring of milk chillers and strict enforcement to prevent adulteration and ensure a safe milk supply across States/UTs.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory requiring mandatory registration or licensing for all milk producers (excluding cooperative members supplying entirely to societies) and milk vendors.
Key points include:
- This directive comes in response to increasing concerns over milk adulteration and unregulated operations.
- State and Central enforcement authorities have been instructed to ensure that all such operators possess valid FSSAI registration certificates or licenses before commencing or continuing business.
- Authorities are also directed to conduct inspections, including periodic checks of milk chillers to ensure proper storage conditions and prevent spoilage.
- Additionally, States/UTs are required to undertake special registration drives to bring unregistered operators into compliance.
The advisory reinforces earlier directions on enforcement drives for milk and milk products and mandates regular submission of action taken reports, strengthening regulatory oversight and consumer safety.