Question

Food business including small-scale or cottage or Petty food businesses whose annual turnover does not exceed Rs 12 lakhs by default falls under the purview of:

• A. \(\text{Central Licensing Authority}\)
• B. \(\text{State Licensing Authority}\)
• C. \(\text{Registration Authority}\)
• D. \(\text{National Certification Authority}\)

Hint:

Small food businesses with a turnover of up to Rs 12 lakh are required to register under the FSSAI Registration Authority, not the licensing authorities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding food business regulations.
- Food businesses with annual turnovers below Rs 12 lakhs are required to register under the FSSAI, rather than obtain a license.
Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options.
- Central Licensing Authority (A) and State Licensing Authority (B) regulate larger businesses that exceed the specified turnover.
- National Certification Authority (D): This is not involved in food business registration.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option. Since businesses with a turnover below Rs 12 lakh need to register, the correct answer is (C) Registration Authority.