Which one of the following agencies enforces the laws on food security

Which one of the following agencies enforces the laws on food security in India ?

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FDA

WHO

FSSAI

FAO

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2017

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which consolidates various acts and orders related to food. FSSAI is responsible for setting standards for food products and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure that food is safe and wholesome for human consumption. It is the primary agency enforcing food safety and standards laws in India.

FSSAI is the nodal agency for enforcing food safety and standards in India.

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is a US agency. WHO (World Health Organization) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) are specialized agencies of the United Nations dealing with health and food/agriculture on a global level, respectively.

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