The maximum age limit for appearing in the JAE is 28years. For SC/ST category the maximum age is 33 years and for OBC category the maximum age is 31 years.
Category: Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
What is the eligibility criterion in terms of Educational Qualification for appearing in JAE?
The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition or hold Bachelor of Technology in Dairy/Oil or hold degree in Veterinary Sciences from a university establishes in India by law or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination […]
Are number of seats for food analysts vacancy based?
FAE is a qualifying examination for candidates working in the field of food testing and analysis & is not for employment purposes. The candidates who passed the qualifying criteria will be declared as qualified Food Analysts.
Does FSW contain any training/awareness material?
There is one LED placed in FSW which is being used for awareness generation amongst local population. Also, there is one inbuilt board which is being used for imparting training.
What are the tools available on FSW for awareness generation and for imparting training?
There is one LED placed in FSW which is being used for awareness generation amongst local population. Also, there is one inbuilt board which is being used for imparting training.
How many seats are there for FAE candidates?
FAE is a qualifying examination for candidates working in the field of food testing and analysis & is not for employment purposes. The candidates who passed the qualifying criteria will be declared as qualified Food Analysts.
How much is the application processing fees?
The application processing fee of Rs. 1000/- through Demand Draft in favor of “The Senior Accounts Officer, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, payable at New Delhi is required to be submitted alongwith application form.
How it can be checked whether the laboratory is FSSAI notified or not?
All the FSSAI recognized laboratories are notified through publication in Gazette of India.
Who is the Competent Authority in FSSAI to approve or deny the recognition /notification of laboratory?
Chief Executive Officer is the Competent Authority of FSSAI.
From where the list of recognized/ notified laboratories can be seen.
Information/ details regarding the FSSAI recognized/ notified laboratories is present on FSSAI website under the head: FOOD TESTINGàFOOD LABORATORIESà Orders/Notices FSSAI every month upload an order regarding the list of notified laboratories which include the scope of testing, validity of the NABL accreditation, address of the laboratory, contact person, email ID and phone no.
Why any food laboratory should apply for FSSAI recognition/notification.
FSSAI notification and recognition provide financial benefit to the food testing laboratories as they start getting samples from food business operators (as a pre-requisite to test their sample once in six months from any FSSAI recognized laboratory) Authorized Officers, Designating Officers and FSOs. It also improves their reputation in general public.
Who is the Competent Authority in FSSAI to approve or deny the recognition /notification of laboratory?
Chief Executive Officer is the Competent Authority of FSSAI.
What is the benefit of getting FSSAI recognition and notification?
FSSAI notification and recognition provide financial benefit to the food testing laboratories as they start getting samples from food business operators (as a pre-requisite to test their sample once in six months from any FSSAI recognized laboratory) Authorized Officers, Designating Officers and FSOs. It also improves their reputation in general public.
Three years of experience till when?
Candidate has to complete/possess three years of experience in food testing/analysis as on last date of application for FAE.
Is FAE for job/recruitment in FSSAI?
FAE is a qualifying examination for candidates working in the field of food testing and analysis. It gives an opportunity for candidates to apply for employment as Food analyst in Government/private sector food laboratories.This examination is not for providing direct employment by FSSAI.