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  • Published
    9th Nov, 2020

FSSAI is considering to make it mandatory to fortify edible oil with vitamins A and D so that people of India can enjoy better immunity with good health.

Context

  • FSSAI is considering to make it mandatory to fortify edible oil with vitamins A and D so that people of India can enjoy better immunity with good health.

 What is Oil fortification?

  • Oil fortification, i.e. the process of adding micronutrients to edible oil to increase its nutritional value, is expected to achieve almost 99% penetration of the Indian population due to the widespread use of cooking oil.
  • All kinds of edible oils (soybean, palmolein, groundnut, cotton seed, mustard, etc.) can be fortified.

Health benefits

  • Vitamin A
    • Good for healthy vision, bones, skin and tissues
    • Fights cell damage
    • Works as antioxidant
    • Helps skin growth and repair
    • Formation and maintenance of teeth
  • Vitamin D
    • Regulates the amount of phosphate and calcium in the body
    • Keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy
    • Facilitates normal immune system function
    • Regulates mood and prevents depression

About FSSAI

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)is an autonomous body 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.

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