March 14, 2026 12:23 PM

Govt approves major reforms in food safety rules; FSSAI licences to get perpetual validity

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday approved a set of major regulatory and procedural reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business while maintaining strong food safety standards in the country. The reforms were finalised after detailed consultations with states, Union Territories and industry stakeholders. They are also in line with the recommendations of a high-level committee on non-financial regulatory reforms constituted by the NITI Aayog. One of the most signific...