Description

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statue related to food safety and regulation in India. The FSSAI is responsible for laying down standards for all food products sold in India, including packaged and unpackaged foods, imported foods, and foods served in restaurants and other foodservice establishments. The FSSAI also regulates the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, import, export, sale, and advertisement of food products. The FSSAI has a number of functions, including: Laying down standards for food products Registering and licensing food businesses Conducting inspections of food businesses Taking enforcement action against food businesses that violate the law Educating the public about food safety The FSSAI has a number of online platforms that it uses to carry out its functions. These platforms include: FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System): This platform is used for the issuance of FSSAI licenses and registrations. INFoLNET (Integrated Food Safety Management System): This platform is used to track food consignments and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Food Safety Connect: This app is used to stay updated on FSSAI news and important announcements. The FSSAI has made significant progress in improving food safety in India. However, there is still more work to be done. The FSSAI is committed to ensuring that all food sold in India is safe for consumption. Here are some of the key achievements of the FSSAI: Laying down standards for over 2,500 food products Registering and licensing over 1 million food businesses Conducting over 1 million inspections of food businesses Taking enforcement action against over 100,000 food businesses Educating over 100 million people about food safety.