The Science and Standards (S&S) Division of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for formulating standards and related frameworks under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which empowers FSSAI to:
“Lay down science-based standards for articles of food and regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import, to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto,â€ÂÂÂÂÂÂ
The FoodNiti portal serves as a centralized digital platform for hosting the agendas and minutes of meetings of:
The portal supports and documents scientific deliberations pertaining to risk assessment, standard setting, policy formulation, and the development of food safety frameworks.
By offering structured and transparent access to the decision-making processes of FSSAI’s scientific bodies, FoodNiti enhances institutional memory, fosters stakeholder trust, and reinforces India’s commitment to science-based, evidence-driven food regulation.