Legal Principle: The law states that a food business operato

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Legal Principle: The law states that a food business operator must be registered with or licensed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to run a food business.

Fact Situation: Kavita’s neighbours suffer food poisoning after consuming sweets gifted by her on the occasion of a celebration at her home. Kavita does not have a registration or license from the FSSAI.

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate in relation to the legal principle stated above?

[CLAT 2018]

A Kavita is in violation of the law since she does not have a FSSAI registration or license.

B Kavita is not in violation of the law since she did not make the sweets she gave by way of gift.

C Law does not apply in cases like this where transactions happen between neighbours.

D Kavita need not take a license or register with FSSAI since she is not running a food business.