CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT - Removal of - Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs - Amendment - Order, 2016

**Executive Summary** This document is a republication of an order from the Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, concerning the removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specified foodstuffs. It is an amendment to the notification published on October 28, 2016, and was issued on April 28, 2017, in New Delhi. The amendment is effective as of October 28, 2017. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Notification:** * The document republishes the Order No.II(1)/CFCP/27/2017 of the Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, New Delhi, dated the 28th April, 2017. * The order amends the Notification Number S.O.3348 (E), dated the 28th October, 2016, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II-Section 3, sub-section (ii), dated the 28th October, 2016. * **Specific Amendment:** * In clause 2 of the original Notification, the date "28th day of April, 2017" is replaced with "28th October, 2017." **Impact Analysis** **Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution** * **Impact:** The Ministry's original notification regarding the removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specified foodstuffs is amended. * **Action Required:** The Ministry must take note of the amendment substituting April 28, 2017, with October 28, 2017, in the original notification. **Tamil Nadu State Government (specifically the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department):** * **Impact:** The amendment affects the implementation and enforcement of regulations related to specified foodstuffs within the state. * **Action Required:** The department must implement the amended notification, ensuring that regulations reflect the change from April 28, 2017, to October 28, 2017. **Stakeholders involved in the food and public distribution system (including businesses and consumers):** * **Impact:** Those affected by licensing, stock limits, and movement restrictions must note that the date has been altered. * **Action Required:** Need to be aware that this amendment, specifically the date change, may impact their operational planning and compliance with the regulations.

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