Licenses And Certifications 14 September 2026
FSSAI License Required for Large Slaughterhouses, Registration Not Enough
India’s Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition contesting the May 2025 district magistrate order that a regular FSSAI licence is mandatory for large‑scale slaughterhouses, stating a registration certificate alone does not meet food‑safety standards. The decision makes clear that operations handling significant meat volumes must secure the full licence to remain lawful.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a regular FSSAI licence is compulsory for large‑scale slaughterhouses; a simple registration certificate is insufficient.
- The May 2025 order by the Kanpur Nagar District Magistrate stands affirmed.
- Businesses processing high volumes of meat must obtain the full licence to comply with food‑safety regulations.
- The judgment reinforces stricter oversight to protect public health.
For full details see the LiveLaw article.
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