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Food safety index

  • Posted By
    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    8th Jun, 2022

Context

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 4th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) has been released on World Food Day.

  • This was the fourth State Food Safety Index award, which was started in 2018-19 with the aim of creating a competitive and positive change in India's food safety ecosystem.

Key-highlights

  • State Ranking: Tamil Nadu topped the State Food Safety Index this year, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra this year. 
  • Smaller state ranking: Among the smaller States, Goa stood first, followed by Manipur and Sikkim. 
  • Union Territories Ranking: Among the Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh secured first, second and third ranks. 
  • The State Food Safety Index (SFSI) measures the performance of States on the basis of five parameters prescribed by the Health Ministry. 
  • The rating is done by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
  • FSSAO has launched various innovative initiatives, including the Eat Right Research Awards and Grants – Phase II, Eat Right Creativity Challenge – Phase III, a school-level competition, and the logo for AyurvedaAahar. 
    • This logo, which contains the initials of Ayurveda and Aahar with five leaves symbolising the five elements of nature, would be beneficial in creating a unique identity for food products and in their easy identification.

About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

  • FSSAI is an autonomous body.
  • It was established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
  • The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
  • FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
  • The FSSAI is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, appointed by the Central Government, either holding or has held the position of not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.
  • The FSSAI has its headquarters at New Delhi.
  • The authority also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai.
  • 14 referral laboratories notified by FSSAI, 72 State/UT laboratories located throughout India and 112 laboratories are NABL accredited private laboratories notified by FSSAI.

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