STATE FOOD SAFETY INDEX

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Context - The Union Health Minister has released the 4th State Food Safety Index.

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• The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has released the 4th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
• The index measures the Food Safety performance of Indian States.
• The index aims to create a competitive food safety ecosystem in the country.
• The index will help in ensuring safe and nutritious food for our citizens.

Key Point of the Index

• Among the larger states, Tamil Nadu topped the Index, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• Among the smaller States, Goa stood first, followed by Manipur and Sikkim.
• Among the Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir are at the top followed by Delhi and Chandigarh.

Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

• The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
• It is a statutory body that works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food
• Power and Responsibilities of FSSAI;
  • It Formulates the Regulations to lay down food safety standards.
  • It prepares guidelines for the accreditation of laboratories for food testing.
  • It provides scientific advice and technical support to the Government.
  • Collecting data regarding food consumption, contamination, emerging risks, etc.
  • Promoting awareness about food safety and nutrition in India.
  • Lay down science-based standards for articles on food.
  • Regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution, import, and sale of food.
  • To promote food safety.
• The Chairman of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government.
• The FSSAI has its headquarters in New Delhi.
• The authority also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai.

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