Lot of Foods like Energy drinks, Nutraceuticals, Food Supplements, Functional foods etc. are coming in the market every day. Who is the regulatory authority for these products and what is being done to ensure the quality and safety standards of these products?

The FSSAI is in the process of developing the regulation for Novel Foods, functional foods, food supplements etc. which is under consideration of the Scientific Panel on Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Dietetic Products and Other Similar Products of the Food Authority and will further be considered by the Scientific Committee, Food Authority and notified in the […]

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When was FSSAI established?

The Government has established Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 vide notification no. S. O. 2165 (E) dated 5th September 2008.

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Who are the members of FSSAI? Or what is the composition of the Food Authority?

The Food Authority consists of a Chairperson and 22 members out of which 7 ex-officio members represent the Ministries or Departments of Central Government viz. Agriculture, Commerce, Consumer Affairs, Food Processing, Health, Legislative Affairs, Small Scale Industries; two representatives from food industry; two representative from consumer organizations; three eminent food technologists or scientists; five members […]

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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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