Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Latest News

The Supreme Court has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to consider introducing mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged food products high in sugar, salt and saturated fat.

About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

• It has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
• It was established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
• FSSAI is responsible for setting food standards, regulating the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food, and ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. 
• Functions

• • Standards Development: It formulates standards for various food products, ensuring they are safe for consumption.
  • Food Safety Management Systems: It provides guidelines for businesses to implement effective food safety management practices.
  • Licensing and Registration: FSSAI manages the licensing process for food businesses, ensuring they comply with food safety regulations.
  • Surveillance and Monitoring: Regular inspections and audits are conducted to assess compliance with food safety standards.
  • Consumer Awareness: Initiatives to educate the public about food safety, hygiene, and nutrition are a key focus area.
• Those who are selling or importing food in India needs a
• FSSAI also directly monitors compliance of food regulations and food licence issued by FSSAI., especially in the area of food imports to India. 
• The FSSAI is also responsible for the accreditation of food testing laboratories throughout India.
• It has notified 14 referral labs, 72 State/UT labs across India, and 112 NABL approved commercial labs, all of which are situated throughout the country.

Source: TH

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