FSSAI – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

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