{"id":2426,"date":"2026-04-09T13:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:21:34","slug":"food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-fssai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-fssai\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety and Standards Authority of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, official sources said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has conducted nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been established under the <\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FSSAI is responsible for <\/span><b>setting food standards, regulating the manufacture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food, and ensuring the availability of safe and <\/span><b>wholesome food for human consumption.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nodal Ministry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Functions of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standards Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It formulates standards for various food products, ensuring they are safe for consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food Safety Management Systems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It provides guidelines for businesses to implement effective food safety management practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Licensing and Registration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FSSAI manages the licensing process for food businesses, ensuring they comply with food safety regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surveillance and Monitoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular inspections and audits are conducted to assess compliance with food safety standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consumer Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Initiatives to educate the public about food safety, hygiene, and nutrition are a key focus area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accreditation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FSSAI is also responsible for the <\/span><b>accreditation of food testing laboratories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/fssai-tightens-food-safety-net-states-drive-enforcement-push-in-fy-2025-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> DD News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. 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