Safe foods and healthy diets are critical in the context of India’s high burden of food borne diseases, under-nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and growing incidence of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes and heart related diseases.
In addition, the current food production and consumption food practices are threatening the environment and the future of our planet.Food production is responsible for up to 30% of global greenhouse-gas emissions contributing to global warming4.Global food waste accounts for 6.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, directly leading to climate change5.
This underlines the need to focus on preventive healthcare through ensuring safe, healthy food for all people in an environmentally sustainable way.
The Food Licence Certificate, commonly known as the FSSAI Licence, is an authorization issued by the FSSAI. It grants permission to operate a food business legally. It also serves as a sign of quality and compliance with the laws laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The FSSAI Licence is mandatory for all food business operators (FBOs) in India, including manufacturers, traders, restaurants, grocery stores, online food sellers, importers and exporters, and even home-based food suppliers. The licence number must be printed on every food package, which helps build transparency and trust with consumers.