Can I get my food analysed myself?

It is informed that as Consumers are major stakeholder in the food chain; accordingly consumers are empowered under Section 40 of FSS Act, 2006 and2.4.4 of FSS Rules, 2011 to have the food analysed and if the report of the Food Analyst shows that the article of food is not in compliance with the Act […]

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How the complaints are addressed at State level?

Upon the receipt of complaint/grievance, the Designated Officer may examine the complaint/grievance and if found the samples are required to be lifted or inspection of premises is required, he may forward the same to the concerned food safety officer. Food safety Officer may inspect the premises or may draw samples as per the merits of […]

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What is the tenure of members of the Food Authority?

The Chairperson and the members other than ex officio members of the Food Authority can hold office for a term of three years and eligible for reappointment for a further period of three years subject to a maximum age of 65 years for Chairperson and 62 years for member.

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FBO applying for import license but when FBO going for apply. System show IEC code is already registered then how FBO can apply for the import license?

“There may be a chance that FBO has already use IE code during application and not completed the same application. Which can be check by Login with your user credential and select incomplete application in home page and search. If found either proceed or delete the application. If problem not resolved contact technical support team […]

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How consumers are benefitted through FSSA?

The representative of the consumer organizations are members of the Food Authorities and Central Advisory Committee. The consumer may analyze the samples of food on payment of fees. The in case of injury of death of consumer there is a provision for compensation to the consumer

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