Members of the Food Business Operator’s Association (FBOA) are helping officials of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the task of registering food vendors in various districts of the state, including the city.

The helping hand comes at a time when the FDA is facing a shortage of manpower. As per the rules, any person dealing with food, either on a small or large-scale, must be registered under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) with the FDA.