Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Crucial for public health, consumer rights, regulatory governance, and the role of statutory bodies in addressing lifestyle diseases. It highlights challenges in policy implementation and extending regulatory reach to the unorganized sector.
India's food safety landscape is governed by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which established the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This statutory body is mandated to lay down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.