Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous
body established under the Ministry of Health family welfare . The FSSAI has
been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a
consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.[4] FSSAI is
responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation
and supervision of food safety.
The FSSAI is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, appointed by the Central

Government, either holding or has held the position of not below the rank of
Secretary to the Government of India. Rita Teotia is the current Chairperson for
FSSAI and Shri G. S.G. Ayyangar is the current Chief Executive Officer for
FSSAI.
The FSSAI has its headquarters at New Delhi. The authority also has 6 regional
offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai. 14
referral laboratories notified by FSSAI, 72 State/UT laboratories located
throughout India and 112 laboratories are NABL accredited private laboratories
notified by FSSA..
History
FSSAI was established by Former Union Minister Dr Anbumani
Ramadoss,Government of India on 5 August 2011 under Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006 which was operationalized in year 2006. The FSSAI
consists of a chairperson & 22 members. The FSSAI is responsible for setting
standards for food so n/Portals/0/Pdf/FAQ.pdf|title=FAQ’s on FSSA 2006|
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Government of India is the Administrative Ministry of Food Safety and
Standards Authority of Indi
Definition of food
“Food” means a substance,weather processed partially or unprocessed which is
intended for human consumption and includes primary food,genetically
modified food,etc.preperation ut does not include animal feed,live animals until
they are processed,drugs and medicinal products,cosmetics,etc.
What does food safety means

Food safety means food is safe for human consumption,according to its
intended use.
It is vital to all food consumers and food business retailers.it provides

confidence to the consumers that the food they buy and eat will do not harm to
them.
Executive work
Powers
The following are the statutory powers that the FSS Act, 2006 gives to the Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).[13]
1. Framing of regulations to lay down food safety standards

2. Laying down guidelines for accreditation of laboratories for food testing
3. Providing scientific advice and technical support to the Central
Government.
4. Contributing to the development of international technical standards in
food
5. Collecting and collating data regarding food consumption, contamination,
emerging risks etc.
6. Disseminating information and promoting awareness about food safety
and nutrition in India
Aim
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body under
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food Safety and Standards Act
(FSS), 2006 is the primary law for regulation of food products. This act also sets
up the formulation and enforcement of food safety standards in India. The
FSSAI appoints food safety authorities on the state level.[15]
]
The main aim of FSSAI is to:-
1. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food

2. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, import and sale of food
3. To facilitate safety of food
4.
Departments
1. Import Division
2. Eat Right India Moment
3. International Co-operation
4. Regulatory Compliance Division (RCD)
5. Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Division
6. Risk Assessment and R&D division (RARD)
7. Information Education Communication (IEC) Division
8. Regulation and Codex Division
9. Quality Assurance/ lab Division
10.HR Division
11.Standards Division
Standards
Standards framed by FSSAI are prescribed under Food Safety and Standards
(Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, Food Safety
and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011 and Food Safety and
Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
The FSSAI has prescribed standards for the following:
 Dairy products and analogues [26]

 Fats, oils and fat emulsions
 Fruits and vegetable products
 Cereal and cereal products
 Meat and meat products
 Fish and fish products
 Sweets & confectionery
 Sweetening agents including honey
 Salt, spices, condiments and related products
 Beverages, (other than dairy and fruits & vegetables based)
 Other food product and ingredients
 Proprietary food
 Irradiation of food
 Fortification of staple foods i.e. vegetable oil, milk, salt, rice and wheat
flour/maida[27]
The development of standards is a dynamic process based on the latest

developments in food science, food consumption pattern, new food products
and additives, changes in the processing technology leading to changed
specifications, advancements in food analytical methods, and identification of
new risks or other regulatory options.
Summary
The fssai is an apex body in india for food safety and regulations.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous

The FSSAI is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, appointed by the Central

What does food safety means

It is vital to all food consumers and food business retailers.it provides

1. Framing of regulations to lay down food safety standards

1. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food

The FSSAI has prescribed standards for the following:

 Dairy products and analogues [26]

The development of standards is a dynamic process based on the latest

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