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Background
Overview
This Act is the foundational legal framework for food safety in India. Understanding its provisions and impact is crucial for questions on public health governance, consumer protection, and the regulatory environment for the food industry.
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is an Act of the Parliament of India that consolidates various laws relating to food and establishes the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for laying down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import.