| Which of the following statement is true regarding FSSAI (Food Safety and Standard Authority of India). |
| 1. It has been established under Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006. |
| 2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the |
| Implementation of FSSAI. |
| 3. The Chairperson and Chief Executive officer of FSSAI are appointed by Government of India. |
| 4. The Chairperson is appointed by the Home Minister. |
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) All of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts and orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. It was created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI. The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) are appointed by Government of India. The Chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to Government of India.
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