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Statewide food registration, licensing drive in UP extended till May 31

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) In a push towards strengthening food safety standards across Uttar Pradesh, the state government has extended the ongoing statewide food registration and licensing campaign till May 31, official sources said here on Wednesday.
Sources said that initiated in the first week of April by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), the campaign aims to bring all food-related businesses, from street vendors to large restaurants and food manufacturing units, under mandatory food safety compliance.
Sources said that the objective of the campaign is to ensure that every food business operator (FBO) in both urban and rural areas registers and obtains a license under the Food Safety and Standards Act. "The step seeks to guarantee provision of safe and quality food to the consumers, while also curbing unregulated practices in the food sector," they said.
Sources said that district-level food safety officers have been directed to conduct special camps to facilitate on-the-spot registration and licensing for food vendors and restaurant owners. "Strict orders have been issued to ensure that no food establishment operates without valid documentation," they said.
Sources said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has clearly directed that no food business should function outside the framework of food safety regulations. "Despite legal requirements, many small and large food operators have yet to comply with licensing norms," they said.
Sources said that in response, the FSDA has launched intensive outreach efforts across all districts, holding registration camps and deploying food safety teams to assist businesses. "The campaign is not only about compliance but also public health. Unlicensed food businesses pose risks to consumers and violate legal provisions. Therefore, authorities are ensuring full coverage, from roadside vendors and dhabas to premium restaurants, under the drive," they said.
Sources said that thousands of new registrations have been completed during the campaign. "The department has warned that from May 31, strict action will be taken against food businesses operating without valid licenses. Food safety officers are tasked with enforcing compliance in every district," they said.
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