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How may Scientific Panels have been constituted in the Food Authority?

How may Scientific Panels have been constituted in the Food Authority? Correct Answer 21

21 Scientific Panels have been constituted in the Food Authority.

Key Points

Scientific Panel:

  • The Food Authority is assisted by the Scientific Committee and various Scientific Panels in setting standards of food products and by the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) in coordination with enforcement agencies. 
  • As per Section 13 of the FSS Act, FSSAI may establish as many scientific panels as deemed necessary consisting of independent scientific experts/scientists. 
  • Till date, 21 Scientific panels have been constituted under the Act. 
  • Currently, Food Authority has commissioned 21 scientific panels that comprise 11 Vertical and 10 horizontal panels.

Additional Information

The FSS is reviewed in light of recent advances in food science, food consumption patterns, new products and additives, processing technology advancements, and food analysis methods. The vertical and horizontal standards are as follows:

Vertical Standards:

  • Functional foods, Nutraceuticals, Dietetic Products, and Other similar products
  • Fish and Fisheries Products
  • Cereals, Pulses & Legume and their products (including Bakery)
  • Fruits & Vegetables and their products (including dried fruits and nuts)
  • Meat & Meat Products, including poultry
  • Milk & Milk Products
  • Oils & Fats
  • Sweets, Confectionery, Sweeteners Sugar & Honey
  • Water (including flavored water ) & Beverages (non-alcoholic)
  • Spices and Culinary Herbs
  • Alcoholic Beverages

 

Horizontal Standards:

  • Food additives, Flavourings, Processing aids & Materials in contact with food
  • Pesticides Residues
  • Antibiotic Residues
  • Genetically Modified Organisms and Foods
  • Biological Hazards
  • Contaminants in the Food Chain
  • Labeling and Claims/Advertisements
  • Method of Sampling and Analysis
  • Nutrition and Fortification
  • Packaging

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