FSSAI – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
FSSAI
The Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the top regulatory body under the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Functions
of FSSAI
FSSAI has several major
responsibilities:
a) Framing Food Safety
Standards
·
Sets science-based food safety and
quality standards
·
Regulates additives, contaminants,
pesticides, antibiotics, packaging materials, etc.
b) Licensing &
Registration
Every food business
(FBO) must obtain FSSAI license or registration depending on size and turnover.
c) Food Testing &
Laboratories
·
Establishes and approves food testing
laboratories
·
Conducts quality checks, sampling,
surveillance, and monitoring.
d) Enforcement &
Inspection
·
Ensures compliance with standards
·
State food safety officers conduct
inspections
·
Issues penalties or legal actions for
violation.
e) Training & Awareness
·
Runs FoSTaC training for food handlers
·
Conducts consumer awareness programs
(Eat Right India, Safe Food Healthy Diet).
f) Policy Making &
Risk Assessment
·
Monitors risks in food chain
·
Regulates labeling, claims, packaging
requirements.
3. FSSAI Structure
1. Chairperson
2. Chief Executive
Officer (CEO)
3. Central Advisory
Committee
4. Scientific Panels
& Scientific Committee
5. State Food
Authorities
