The Department of Consumer Affairs on 2nd July, 2021 has issued the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2021. The amendment provides that the Stock limit applicable to wholesaler will also apply to importers for stocks held in stock / imported prior to 15th May 2021. For stocks imported after 15th May 2021, stock limit applicable to wholesaler, will apply after 45 days from date of customs clearance.
Government and Industry Collaborate to Boost Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Sector
The Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) led a roundtable discussion with business leaders from the food processing and packaging machinery sector.