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FSSAI Mandates Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors Nationwide

The regulator moved to tighten oversight following suspected adulteration cases, directing states to verify compliance and report enforcement.

Overview

  • The advisory requires all independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain FSSAI registration or a licence before starting or continuing operations.
  • Producers who are registered members of dairy cooperative societies and supply their entire output to the society are exempt from the mandate.
  • State and central enforcement authorities have been told to check that producers and vendors hold valid certificates or licences and to initiate action for non‑compliance.
  • Officials must conduct periodic inspections of milk chillers and storage to ensure proper temperatures and maintenance that prevent spoilage and protect public health.
  • FSSAI has ordered special registration drives and reminded authorities to file fortnightly action‑taken reports under an ongoing milk enforcement program.