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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body under which Union Ministry?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body under which Union Ministry? Correct Answer Health and family welfare

The correct answer is Health and family welfare.

Key Points

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body under the ministry of health and family welfare.
    • FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India 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.

Additional Information

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, formerly the Ministry of Agriculture, is a branch of the Government of India and the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws related to agriculture in India.
  • The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to food processing in India.
  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry administers two departments, the Department of Commerce and the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade.
  • The head of the Ministry is a Minister of Cabinet rank.

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