Monday, 14 December, 2020, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
Laltu Sinha The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by the Government of India (GOI). It sets the standards for food to maintain the required quality so that there is no chaos in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers, and investors. Food Labelling bridges the gap between the manufacturer and the consumer which covers both, food safety and information in the favour of the consumerâs interest. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has framed Food Safety and Standards (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The bill introduces 70 amendments in the FSSAI Act, 2006. It intends to revamp the functioning and jurisdiction of the FSSAI.