Consider the following statements
- The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — 1 only
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 consolidated multiple food-related laws including the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, creating a unified regulatory framework for food safety in India. However, FSSAI operates as an autonomous statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with its own Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, not under the Director General of Health Services.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, establishing FSSAI as the nodal regulatory body for food safety.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: FSSAI is an autonomous statutory authority with its own Chairperson and CEO, not under the charge of the Director General of Health Services, though it functions under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
📝 Short Notes: Food Safety Regulatory Framework in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Food Safety and Standards Act | Enacted in 2006; operationalized from 2011 |
| Acts Replaced | Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (1954), Fruit Products Order (1955), Meat Food Products Order (1973), Vegetable Oil Products Order (1947), Edible Oils Packaging Order (1988), Solvent Extracted Oil Order (1967), Milk and Milk Products Order (1992) |
| FSSAI Status | Autonomous statutory body under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Leadership | Chairperson (part-time) and Chief Executive Officer (full-time) |
| Main Functions | Licensing and registration of food businesses, monitoring and surveillance, setting food safety standards, consumer awareness |
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