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Which of the following is a function of the Designated Officer?

Which of the following is a function of the Designated Officer? Correct Answer Receiving reports and samples from the Food Safety Officer in his area of jurisdiction

The role of the Designated Officer is to receive reports and samples from the Food Safety Officer in his area of jurisdiction.

Key Points

In-State Food Authority, the Designated Officer is in charge of food safety administration in a specified area. 

Some major functions performed by Designated Officer are:

  • To issue or cancel the license of food business operators.
  • To sanction or launch prosecutions in cases of contraventions punishable with fine
  • To receive reports and samples of articles of foods from the Food Safety Officer under his jurisdiction and get them analyzed.
  • To prohibit the sale of any article of food which is in contravention of the provisions of this Act and Rules and Regulations made thereunder.

Additional Information

  • The Commissioner appoints the Designated Officers to be in charge of the Food Safety Administration in a specified area.
  • Designated Officer must be a whole-time officer not below the rank of Sub Divisional Officer or equivalent.
  • Each district or a specified area must have at least one DO.

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