On 21st July 2022, FSSAI published a notification for the use of Aadhaar authentication for licensing/registration of Food Business Operators under the Aadhaar authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rule, 2020. It is notified that a citizen may be required to undergo Aadhaar identification through FSSAI for Registration and Licensing of FBOs, an inspection of FBOs, and verification of candidates while attending training and certificate programs conducted by FSSAI.

The comments or suggestions, if any, may be sent to food-mohfw@gov.in within 15 days from the date of publication of this notification.

Read the notification here.