FSSAI Full Form - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

What is the Full Form of FSSAI?

The full form of FSSAI is the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India.

It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It was created for applying science-based standards for food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

FSSAI Full Form - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

The FSSAI full form is Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is an organization under the government of India and is responsible for regulating the food standards and safety of the country. It became functional in 2011.

FSSAI Full Form in Hindi - भारतीय खाद्य संरक्षा एवं मानक प्राधिकरण

FSSAI का फुल फॉर्म भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक प्राधिकरण है। यह भारत सरकार के अधीन एक संगठन है और देश के खाद्य मानकों और सुरक्षा को विनियमित करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है। यह 2011 में कार्यात्मक हो गया।

FSSAI Full Form in Tamil - உணவுப் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் தரப்படுத்தல் ஆணையம், இந்தியா

FSSAI முழு வடிவம் இந்திய உணவு பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் தரநிலைகள் ஆணையம் ஆகும். இது இந்திய அரசாங்கத்தின் கீழ் உள்ள ஒரு அமைப்பு மற்றும் நாட்டின் உணவுத் தரம் மற்றும் பாதுகாப்பை ஒழுங்குபடுத்தும் பொறுப்பு. இது 2011 இல் செயல்பாட்டுக்கு வந்தது.

FSSAI Full Form in Marathi - अन्न सुरक्षा आणि मानक प्राधिकरण

FSSAI चे पूर्ण रूप भारतीय अन्न सुरक्षा आणि मानक प्राधिकरण आहे. ही भारत सरकारच्या अखत्यारीतील एक संस्था आहे आणि देशाच्या अन्न मानकांचे आणि सुरक्षिततेचे नियमन करण्यासाठी जबाबदार आहे. 2011 मध्ये ते कार्यान्वित झाले.

The idea behind setting up FSSAI was to create an integrated framework by merging all existing legislation into one law. Shri Rajesh Bhushan is the current Chairperson and Shri Arun Singhal is the current Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI.

FSSAI headquarter is located in New Delhi and it also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin and Chennai.

FSSAI History

FSSAI was established on August 05, 2011, by the Former Health Minister of the Government of India, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss. FSSAI has six powers Under the FSS Act, FSSAI has six major powers that are as follows:

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.

FSSAI Standards

FSSAI is responsible for laying down science-based standards for various food articles and regulating the manufacture, storage, etc. of the same. The authority has been prescribing standards for covering the quality and safety parameters of various food products. These food products are:

Dairy products and analogues

Fats, oils and fat emulsions

Fruits and vegetable products

Cereal and cereal products

Meat and meat products

Fish and fish products

Sweets & confectionery

Sweetening agents including honey

Salt, spices, condiments and related products

Beverages, (other than dairy and fruits & vegetables based)

Other food products and ingredients

Proprietary food

Irradiation of food

Research and Quality Assurance Guidelines

Research:

Certain guidelines have been set by FSSAI for food safety research. Its main objectives are:

a) Generate knowledge that would help in updating and upgrading food safety standards.

b) Conduct evidence-based studies for improving or building policies.

Quality assurance:

FSSAI is responsible to perform various functions to maintain the quality and standards of foods and drinks. FSSAI has the following laboratories which as classified as:

a) FSSAI notified NABL accredited labs - 112

b) State Labs - 72

c) Referral Labs - 14

FSSAI Licensing

There are three types of licenses provided by FSSAI based on the nature of the food business and its turnover. These are categorized as:

a) Basic Registration - For companies having a turnover less than Rs. 12 Lakhs

b) State License - For businesses having turnover between Rs. 12 Lakh to Rs. 20 crore

c) Central License - For turnover above Rs 20 crore

However, there are certain other criteria like the location of the business, number of retail stores, etc. that are also evaluated.

To know more about FSSAI, Please visit the official website here.