FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
The FSSAI is responsible for setting standards for food so that there is one body to deal with and no confusion in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers, and investors
The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
It is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India
The following are the statutory powers that the FSS Act, 2006 gives to the FSSAI
Framing of regulations to lay down food safety standards
Laying down guidelines for accreditation of laboratories for food testing
Providing scientific advice and technical support to the Central Government
Contributing to the development of international technical standards in food
Collecting and collating data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks etc.
Disseminating information and promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India
