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STATE FOOD SAFETY INDEX

8th June, 2022

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Context - The Union Health Minister has released the 4th State Food Safety Index.

 

Details

  • The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has released the 4th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
  • The index measures the Food Safety performance of Indian States.
  • The index aims to create a competitive food safety ecosystem in the country.
  • The index will help in ensuring safe and nutritious food for our citizens.

                                                 

Key Point of the Index

  • Among the larger states, Tamil Nadu topped the Index, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra.
  • Among the smaller States, Goa stood first, followed by Manipur and Sikkim.
  • Among the Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir are at the top followed by Delhi and Chandigarh.

 

Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

  • The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
  • It is a statutory body that works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food
  • Power and Responsibilities of FSSAI;
    • It Formulates the Regulations to lay down food safety standards.
    • It prepares guidelines for the accreditation of laboratories for food testing.
    • It provides scientific advice and technical support to the Government.
    • Collecting data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks, etc.
    • Promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India.
    • Lay down science-based standards for articles on food.
    • Regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution, import, and sale of food.
    • To promote food safety.
  • The Chairman of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government.
  • The FSSAI has its headquarters in New Delhi.
  • The authority also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai.

 

 

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