The Order was promulgated under EC Act to ensure proper refrigeration and general hygienic conditions of Cold Storage by regulating its growth, setup, technical requirements for various food stuffs, which include:
Fresh, frozen, dried or preserved fruits
Fresh, frozen, dehydrated or preserved vegetables including roots and tubers
Fresh, frozen, dried or preserved meat
Fresh, frozen, dried fish
Eggs, whether shelled or unshelled
Milk and milk products
Spices and condiments
Any other food or food products notified from time to time
Some Provisions of the Order
For setting up of a Cold Storage, license is to be obtained by submitting an application with necessary details to the designated authority notified by the Central Govt. at Central or State level
License is granted after ascertaining requirements like structural design, layout and other facilities for storage of different food stuffs including sanitary and hygienic conditions of cold rooms
