Understanding Food Safety Standards: FSSAI, PFA, APEDA, BIS, HACCP & More
Food Safety and Agricultural Standards in India | FSSAI, PFA, APEDA, and More FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Establishment : FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Act consolidates various previous acts and orders related to food safety across different ministries and departments. Purpose : To lay down science-based standards for food articles. Regulation Areas : Manufacture of food products. Storage of food items. Distribution and sale of food. Import of food products. Objective : To ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. PFA: Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Purpose : To prevent the adulteration of food. Title : Officially called the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. Coverage : Applicable across the entire country of India. Commencement : Came into force on a date notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette. APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Establishment : C…
