New Delhi : The Union government has firmly rejected a report published by The Economic Times that alleged food business licensing and regulatory approvals were stalled due to internal issues within the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
Responding to the report, the Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is fully functional and that food safety regulation and licensing processes across the country are continuing without any interruption.
The government categorically stated that licensing of food businesses does not require approval from the Food Authority itself and that there is no legal or procedural hurdle affecting the grant of licences, investments, or the enforcement of food safety standards.
The Fact Check Unit further explained that the day-to-day administration and implementation of FSSAI are running smoothly at the central level, while enforcement actions are carried out by State Food Safety Administrations. It also noted that the Chairperson of the Authority continues to hold office and that statutory quorum requirements are regularly met through the presence of the Chairperson and ex-officio members, ensuring uninterrupted decision-making.
Terming the newspaper’s claims as misleading, the government emphasised that there is no disruption in food business regulation or licensing across the country.
