Panaji : December 24,2016 …. Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration informed all the bakery operators, dealing in food articles by way of manufacture and sale of Local Bread (Pao) dealing in food articles without a valid Registration Certificated or License under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulations, 2011, is in contravention of the provisions of this Act/Regulations and is punishable with imprisonment and fine. Hence, it is requested that without License /Registration Certificate bakery operation should stop forthwith their business activity and obtaining the required License /Registration Certificate to continue business activity.
All Food Business Operators to display their License /Registration Certificate in a prominent place at the business premises.
Bakery which are unhygienic condition and without the basic facilities are requested to rectify the defects immediately and comply under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Rules (Licensing and Registration) 2011.