33. The main objectives of Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indi is to
i. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food
ii. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food
iii. To facilitate food safety
Which of the following statement is/are true?
33. The main objectives of Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indi is to
i. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food
ii. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food
iii. To facilitate food safety
Which of the following statement is/are true?
The correct option is D d) All the above
Ans 33 D
Explanation: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which i s a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
The following are the statutory powers that the FSS Act, 2006 gives to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
• Framing of regulations to lay down food safety standards
• Laying down guidelines for accreditation of laboratories for food testing
• Providing scientific advice and technical support to the Central Government
• Contributing to the development of international technical standards in food
• Collecting and collating data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks etc
• Disseminating information and promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India
Ans 33 D
Explanation: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which i s a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
The following are the statutory powers that the FSS Act, 2006 gives to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
• Framing of regulations to lay down food safety standards
• Laying down guidelines for accreditation of laboratories for food testing
• Providing scientific advice and technical support to the Central Government
• Contributing to the development of international technical standards in food
• Collecting and collating data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks etc
• Disseminating information and promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India
