- 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
