Directorate of Health Services informs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2023:
The Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur, has notified all concerned/ affected Food Business Operators (FBOs) of the State to file the renewal application of Licenses/ Registrations and submit the Annual Returns on or before November 15, 2023, to avoid penalty or late fees.
A release issued by Dr Kh Sasheekumar Mangang, Director of Health Services/ Additional Commissioner of Food Safety, Government of Manipur, informed that due to suspension of internet services in the State due to the prevailing tense situation, FBOs have not been able to apply for renewal of their Food Licenses/ Registrations as well as to submit the Annual Returns (for manufacturers & importers) in the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) Portal of FSSAI since May 2023 .
Considering the grievances and hardships faced by the FBOs, the Competent Authority had decided to allow the renewal of expired Licenses/ Registrations which had expired w.e.f.May 1, 2023 without any penalty, if the concerned FBOs apply for renewal of their Licenses/ Registrations on or before November 15 .
Further, the last date of submission of Annual Returns by the Food Business Operators (licensed manufacturer & importers) of the State has been extended upto November 15 without any late fee.