The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 30th September 2021 has issued an order for mandating the mentioning of FSSAI license/ registration number on receipts/ invoices/ cash memo/ bills etc. by food business on the sale of food products from 1st January 2022.
Section 31 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 mandates that every food business operator is required to obtain FSSAI license or registration prior commencing any food business. The implementation of FSS Act 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder depends upon the FSSAI License and Registration number.
FSSAI has mandated the declaration of the 14- digit FSSAI license or registration number on cash receipts/ memos/ bills etc. with an only exemption on GST e-way bill and such other government documents which are system generated.
Mentioning of FSSAI number shall also improve the overall awareness of FSSAI. If not mentioned, it shall indicate non-compliance or non-registration/ licensing by the food business. The requirement is expected to generate public demand and pressure for all FBOs to seek FSSAI license/ registration.
