date:May 17, 2012
sh the illegal proprietors and also take stringent action against them as per the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006, he said.
Surprisingly, in terms of registration and issue of licences to food operators, it is reported that out of the 45 lakh food operators in Maharashtra, only 1.6 lakh possessed valid licences or were registered with FDA.
According to media reports, FDA has started a special drive to ensure that all food operators with an annual turnover of above Rs 12 lakh posse