FSSAI says import clearance and testing services of labs are essential services
April 20, 2021
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), on Tuesday, clarified that import clearance and testing services of notified laboratories are essential services during the prevailing Covid pandemic conditions.
It added that it has taken several measures to facilitate the continuity of food business operations as the country battles with the second wave of the pandemic.
To enable quick expansion of logistic supply chains, warehouses, retail outlets and food service establishments, it has allowed food business operators to temporarily operate their businesses on the basis of a valid receipt of FSSAI licence or registration application based on the 17- digit Application Reference Number (ARN) generated during online application and fee payment on FoSCoS.