For the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which ministry is responsible for…
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare administers the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Food safety regulation under the Act is implemented through the Food Safety…
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For the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which ministry is responsible for administration of this Act?
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare administers the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Food safety regulation under the Act is implemented through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the state food authorities. The involvement of food products does not place this regulatory Act under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
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