FSSAI promotes gender equality in food business sector

Launches Special Category Provision in FoSCoS portal

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new provision of ‘Special Category’ in the online Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. The newly launched provision aims to promote gender equality and equal opportunities for women and transgender entrepreneurs in the food business sector. 

Under this provision, Licensing and Registering Authorities will process ‘Special Category’ applications in a balanced manner to maintain a one-to-one ratio alongside regular applications, until there are no pending applications in either category. The identification of these individuals will be done during the application submission process through Aadhaar/PAN authentication. 

This initiative reflects FSSAI’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and gender equality within the food industry.

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