Question 19:Mrs. Ramvati has started her own bread manufacturing unit. She wants to get her manufacturing unit certified by Government of India.
a. Name the new Food safety Act implemented in India.
b. Which year it was implemented?
c. Enlist any four functions of the new Food safety Act.
The correct answer is – a. The new Food safety Act implemented in India is called the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA).
b. The FSSA was implemented in the year 2006.
c. Here are four functions of the new Food Safety and Standards Act:
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Ensuring food safety: The primary function of the FSSA is to ensure the safety and quality of food products that are produced and sold in India. The Act sets out guidelines for food safety standards and mandates that all food processing units must comply with these standards.
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Establishing food safety authorities: The FSSA establishes several food safety authorities at the national, state, and local levels. These authorities are responsible for implementing and enforcing the food safety standards set out in the Act.
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Regulating food imports: The FSSA also regulates the import of food products into India. It requires that all imported food products must comply with Indian food safety standards and be labeled appropriately.
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Enforcing penalties: The FSSA provides for penalties and punishments for food safety violations. Food processing units that fail to comply with the food safety standards set out in the Act can face fines, closures, or even imprisonment.
