Circular & Notices
This is a list of the various circulars and notices by the association on behalf of the industry:
Music Licence
- May 7, 2022: Music Licence Update
- March 20, 2022: Music Licence Update
- October 9, 2021: Music Licence Update
- August 17, 2018: Music License Update
- June 4, 2018: Music License Update
- Dec 28, 2017: Music License Update
- Dec 9, 2015: NRAI’s letters to PPL, IPRS & Novex
- May 20, 2014: PPL notice on not being a ‘copyright society’.
- Jun 2, 2014: IPRS notice on not being a ‘copyright society’. Page 1 & 2.
FSSAI
- January 11, 2023: Escalation Matrix For Raising Grievances Queries Related to CL Application
- January 11, 2023: Order Ease of Doing Business Instant Renewal of License
- January 10, 2023: Extension For Compliance Towards Requiement of Health Certificate
- September 13, 2022: Mandatory Declaration of FSSAI License/Registration Number on Cash Receipts/Invoices/Bills by FBOs
- June 24 , 2022: Direction on Re-Operationalisation of FSS Licensing Registration.
- April 6, 2022: Updated FAQ’s on licensing and registration
- April 6, 2022: Declaration with respect to Veg or Non-Veg logo for source of ingredient including additives on the food label
- June 25, 2021: Order regarding COVID relaxations for FBOs
- June 17, 2021: Extension in date for modifications in the FSSAI license under FoSCoS
- January 3, 2021: Gazette notification on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Tenth Amendment Regulations, 2020
- December 29, 2020: Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2020
- December 29, 2020: Corrigenda on the Food Safety and Standards (Safe food and balanced diets for children in school) Regulations, 2020
- December 13, 2020: Gazette Notification on the Limit of the Polar compound
- December 13, 2020: Order on GM Foods
- December 13, 2020: Directions on the presence of Khesari Gram/Dal
- December 13, 2020: Withdrawal of directions for the sale of blended edible vegetable oil with mustard oil
- December 13, 2020: Directions on the use of certain Food colour
- November 18, 2020: Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2019
- October 6, 2020: Clarification on Direction regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best Before Date” in case of Sweets
- October 6, 2020: Direction regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best Before Date” in case of Sweets
- August 4, 2020: Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Fifth Amendment Regulations, Aug 2020., wrt Frozen prescribing standards for frozen beans, frozen cauliflower, frozen peas and frozen spinach
- August 4, 2020: Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to microbiological standards for meat, milk and fruits and vegetables and the requirement for Salmonella in poultry (Chicken) meat
- August 4, 2020: Food Safety and Standards (Laboratory and sample Analysis) First Amendment Regulations, 2020., w.r.t. Rapid Analytical Food Testing Kit, Equipment or Method Food Safety
- August 4, 2020: Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) First Amendment Regulations, 2020. W.r.t sale of beverages containing artificial sweeteners through vending machines
- August 4, 2020: Gazette Notification of NABL Accredited Laboratories under section 43(1) of FSS Act
- August 4, 2020: Order dated 31st July 2020 regarding Extension of Grace Period till 31st December 2020 for applying for renewal of Licenses or registrations
- June 22, 2020: Extending the Grace period till 31st July 2020 for applying for renewal of Licenses or registrations which are expired or expiring in the period to 31st July 2020
- June 22, 2020: Relaxations to the FBOs during the period of lockdown due to COVID-19
- June 19, 2020: Direction regarding compliance of provisions related to six monthly testing report of food products during nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- June 15, 2020: Letter related to Extension of date for mandatory food safety audit of Food Businesses under the FSS (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018
- April 13, 2020: Grace Period till June 30, 2020 for applying for renewal of licence/registration expired/expiring during the period from March 22-31, 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
- March 30, 2020: Direction issued by FSSAI regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020
- March 30, 2020: Direction regarding Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for issuance of offline Licenses / Registration in case of Exceptional situations
- March 5, 2020: Press Release related to Circulation of Fake/ Forged Order in the Name of FSSAI
- March 4, 2020: Direction regarding re-operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020
- March 3, 2020: Order related to Direction regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and Best Before Date” in case of sweets
- March 3, 2020: Letter related to SOP & Checklist for issuance of RUCO sticker to Food Business Operators
- January 1, 2020: Letter related to Extension of timeline for compliance of labelling provisions for the products “Frozen Dessert or Confection” under FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Thirteenth Amendment Regulations, 2017
- January 1, 2020: Order related to Barrier Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly
- December 9, 2019: Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 regarding Goat / Sheep Milk, total sodium content in milk powders and standards of some new milk products viz Medium fat Channa / Paneer
- December 4, 2019: Advisory related to Requirement of BIS Certification prior to import of Packaged Drinking Water / Mineral Water
- December 4, 2019: Direction issued regarding Sampling Plan for Salt for the purpose of enforcement of FSS (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018
- December 4, 2019: Letter related to Additional / irrelevant documents sought by licensing authorities in processing applications for license / registration
- November 25, 2019: Letter related to Online Sale of Alcoholic Beverages under FSSAI License by E-Commerce Food Businesses
- November 5, 2019: Gazette Notification relating to new standards of decaffeinated ground and roasted coffee, decaffeinated soluble coffee powder and revision of standards of packaged drinking water
- October 30, 2019: Direction issued regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2019
- October 25, 2019: Validity Period of FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories for the purposes of carrying out Analysis of Samples Taken under Section 47 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- October 17, 2019: Letter related to Clarification and Explanation for interpreting Appendix-A of Food Safety & Standards
- October 17, 2019: Letter related to Handling of dry ice (Solid carbon dioxide) as cooling agent for food products
- October 17, 2019: Letter related to Monitoring of Pesticides Residues in food products
- October 15, 2019: Order related to Certificate of Analysis from ISO 17025 accredited labs for testing of imported proprietary foods
- September 25, 2019: Clarification issued regarding order on the food safety audit of Food Businesses holding Central License and falling under high risk categories under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018
- September 5, 2019: Direction issued regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2019
- September 3, 2019: Letter regarding use of Bamboo as Food Contact Material
- August 19, 2019: Order related to Mandating food safety audit of Food Businesses under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018 & Auditor Manual
- August 14, 2019: Gazette Notification of NABL Accredited Laboratories under section 43(1) of FSS Act
- August 13, 2019: Letter regarding Disposal of Used Cooking Oil from Food Business Operators
- August 6, 2019: Gazette notification on Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus food) Regulation, 2019 & Press Release
- July 31, 2019: Letter related to Toys & Gifts items with Food Products
- July 12, 2019: Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2019
- July 5, 2019: Letter related to Discourage the use of staple pins on food products
- July 5, 2019: Letter related to Special Drive for Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses
- May 28, 2019: Order related to Issue of FSSAI License and Registration in case of unattended applications
- May 6, 2019: Order on used cooking oil
- May 1, 2019: Order related to Registration of FBOs using the platform of CSC-SPV
- April 11, 2019: Notice regarding official website for Food Licensing and Registration
- April 1, 2019: Direction related to implementation of FSS (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulation, 2018
- April 1, 2019: Direction related to Compliance of FSS (Contaminants, Residues and Toxins) Regulation, 2018
- March 20, 2019: FSSAI Order related to Approval of National Reference Laboratory
- February 28, 2019: Order on used cooking oil
- January 30, 2019: Order on used cooking oil
- January 04, 2019: Extension of timeline for compliance of labelling provisions for the products “Frozen Dessert or Confection”
- January 04, 2019: Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation related to MRL of pesticide
- January 04, 2019: Gazette notification on Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018
- December 18, 2018: Direction related to FSS (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2018
- November 2, 2018: FAQs on Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations 2018
- November 2, 2018: Order related to Surveillance and enforcement on Food Grade Silver Leaf
- September 25, 2018: Order related to Displaying Food Safety Display Boards for Awareness of Consumers
- September 25, 2018: Letter related to Requirement of Nomination in case of Proprietorship Firm
- August 29, 2018: Order related to Import of Organic Foods under FSS (Organic Foods) Regulation
- August 27, 2018: Menu Labelling in Food Service Establishments
- August 27, 2018: Hygiene Rating and Responsible Place to Eat
- August 27, 2018: Food Safety Management System
- June 7, 2018: Extension of time line for compliance of labelling provisions for the products ” Frozen Dessert or Confection”
- March 8, 2018: Clarification by FSSAI on oil TPC criterion
- March 8, 2018: NRAI representation for clarity on used cooking oil TPC measurement
- March 1, 2018: Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2018
- February 19, 2018: Mandatory Training of all Central & State Licensed FBOs under FSS Act, 2006
- February 14, 2018: Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- February 13, 2018: Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2018
- February 8, 2018: Non renewal of licence
- October 9, 2017: Order regarding Mandatory Training of all Central and State Licenced FBOs under FSS Act, 2006
- Sept 26, 2016: Standards for Reuse of Oil in Restaurants
- June 1, 2016: FSSAI licence registration extension
- Feb 10, 2016: FSSAI Deadline Extension
Annual General Meeting
- September 05, 2022: Annexure I – Balance Sheet for FY 2021-22
- September 05, 2022: Annexure II- Annual Budget for FY 2022-23
- September 05, 2022: Agenda Notes for AGM 2022
- September 2, 2021: Annexure I – Balance Sheet for FY 2020-21
- September 2, 2021: Annexure II – Annual Budget for FY 2021-22
- September 2, 2021: Agenda Notes for AGM 2021
NRAI ADVISORY
- August 12, 2021: NRAI Advisory – Zomato Loyalty Program
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting 2020
- December 21, 2020: Minutes of the EGM
- December 21, 2020: Annexure I – EGM Attendance
- December 21, 2020: Annexure II – Index of Changes
- October 16, 2020: Minutes of the EGM
- October 16, 2020: Annexure I – EGM Attendance
- October 16, 2020: Annexure II – Index of Changes proposed for the NRAI Articles/Bye Laws
- September 24, 2020: Existing NRAI Articles/Bye Laws
NRAI KNOWLEDGE SERIES WEBINAR
- June 5, 2021: Transformation of Delhi Restaurant Sector PPT
Central Pollution Board Control
- April 12, 2021: Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
- April 12, 2021: Notice for Registration
- April 12, 2021: SOPs for Registration of Producers, Importers & Brand-Owners (PIBOs) under Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016
Dept. of Consumer Affairs
- January 20, 2021: Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection, 2019 for resorting to misleading advertisements
Legal Advice
- November 9, 2020: Information Related to Labour Law
Orders from Delhi Government
- November 3, 2020: Order from Department of Tourism, Govt of NCT of Delhi
Annual General Meeting 2020
- October 17, 2020: Minutes of the AGM
- October 17, 2020: Annexure I – AGM Attendance
- October 17, 2020: Annexure II – Balance Sheet for FY 2019-20
- October 17, 2020: Annexure III – Annual Budget for FY 2020-21
- September 21, 2020: Agenda Notes for AGM 2020
AGM 2019
- September 3, 2019: Balance Sheet and P & L
- September 3, 2019: Budget
General
- September 3, 2019: Advisory
Excise
- August 26, 2019: Delhi Excise Order
- August 21, 2019: Delhi Excise Order
- July 9, 2018: Accesibility of built environment in restaurants and hotels for persons with disabilities
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- June 14, 2019: Clarifications on filing of Annual Return (FORM GSTR-9)
- June 14, 2019: Introduction of New GST Return Model
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 79/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 78/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 77/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 76/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 75/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 74/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 73/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 72/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 71/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 70/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 69/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 68/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 67/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Notification No 66/2018-Central Tax
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 81/55/2018-GST
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 80/55/2018-GST
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 79/55/2018-GST
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 78/55/2018-GST
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 77/55/2018-GST
- January 02, 2019: Circular No. 76/55/2018-GST
- October 29, 2018: Circular No. 72/2018
- October 29, 2018: Circular No. 71/2018
- October 29, 2018: Circular No. 70/2018
- October 29, 2018: Circular No. 69/2018
- October 29, 2018: GST Notification no. 59/2018
- October 29, 2018: GST notification No. 58/2018
- August 29, 2018: GST Circular No. 56/2018
- August 29, 2018: Circular – 38/2018-Central Tax
- August 29, 2018: Circular – 37/2018-Central Tax
- August 29, 2018: Circular – 36/2018-Central Tax
- July 30, 2018: Press Release on reduction of GST rates
- July 30, 2018: Advisory on implementation of GST
- June 28, 2017: Information for Restaurants
IPL
- April 9, 2018: IPL 2018 – Hospitality Service Providers Advance Notice
- April 7, 2017: IPL 2017
DPCC
- January 02, 2019: Order issued by DPCC
- July 9, 2018: Approved Fuel Notification for Delhi
- July 28, 2016: Circular: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
- July 28, 2016: Circular: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
- May 31, 2016: Circular: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
Minimum Wages Delhi
- November 1, 2018: Court Order
- August 4, 2018: Court Order
- May 12, 2017: Court Order
NOVEX Case
- March 23, 2018: Court dismisses Novex Communication’s claims against the NRAI
Delivery Bikes
- February 27, 2018: Circular for Delivery Bikes
- May 12, 2016: Circular for Delivery Bikes
Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council
- June 7, 2017: Assistance for hiring trained & certified manpower
Cash Payments & Receipts
Service Charge
- Apr 24, 2017: Levy of Service Charge in Restaurants
- Jan 31, 2017: Levy of Service Charge in Restaurants
- Dec 08, 2016: Levy of Service Charge in Restaurants
Legal Metrology
- Dec 22, 2017: Supreme Court Judgement on MRP
- Dec 7, 2016: Legal Metrology (Charging at/above MRP)
- Jan 13, 2016: Legal Metrology Update
- Dec 28, 2015: Legal Metrology (Charging at/above MRP)
Service Tax
- May 17, 2016: Revision of Service Tax
- Feb 4, 2016: Delhi Service Tax Zone E-Helpline
- Nov 10, 2015: Service Tax Notification for Swachh Bharat Cess
Police Verification
- Jan 6, 2016: Police Verification of Delivery Boys
Fake Reviews
- Dec 9, 2015: Fake Restaurant Reviews
TRAI Orders
- Nov 26, 2015: TRAI Tariff Orders