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What does the term 'primary food' refer to?
What does the term 'primary food' refer to?
- Food items that include additives and preservatives.
- Packaged foods that are sold in stores.
- Natural form produce from farming or fishing. (correct)
- Food products processed for consumption.
Which of the following best defines 'risk' in relation to food articles?
Which of the following best defines 'risk' in relation to food articles?
- The possibility of adverse health effects from food hazards. (correct)
- The measurement of nutritional quality in food.
- The chance of a positive health benefit from food.
- The likelihood of food being contaminated.
What does 'premises' include in the context of food sales or manufacturing?
What does 'premises' include in the context of food sales or manufacturing?
- Only physical stores or restaurants.
- All locations where food is discussed or advertised.
- Vehicles and vessels involved in food storage.
- Airlines and food canteens where food is sold or produced. (correct)
What is implied by the term 'notification' as defined in the context?
What is implied by the term 'notification' as defined in the context?
What does 'prohibition order' refer to within the legislative context?
What does 'prohibition order' refer to within the legislative context?
What is the primary purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India?
What is the primary purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India?
How is the Food Authority structured in terms of gender representation?
How is the Food Authority structured in terms of gender representation?
Where is the head office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India located?
Where is the head office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India located?
Which of the following is NOT represented in the Food Authority?
Which of the following is NOT represented in the Food Authority?
Which role is required to be filled by a member of the Food Authority?
Which role is required to be filled by a member of the Food Authority?
How often are the five members representing States and Union territories rotated?
How often are the five members representing States and Union territories rotated?
Which of the following groups does NOT have representatives in the Food Authority?
Which of the following groups does NOT have representatives in the Food Authority?
What type of authority is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India classified as?
What type of authority is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India classified as?
What must the Food Authority make public without undue delay following their adoption?
What must the Food Authority make public without undue delay following their adoption?
Who is bound by the directions given by the Food Authority on food safety and standards?
Who is bound by the directions given by the Food Authority on food safety and standards?
Under what condition can the Food Authority disclose confidential information to third parties?
Under what condition can the Food Authority disclose confidential information to third parties?
What role does the Chief Executive Officer have in the meetings of the Food Authority?
What role does the Chief Executive Officer have in the meetings of the Food Authority?
If the Chairperson cannot attend a meeting, who presides over it?
If the Chairperson cannot attend a meeting, who presides over it?
What is required for decisions made during meetings of the Food Authority to be valid?
What is required for decisions made during meetings of the Food Authority to be valid?
What type of information is the Food Authority required to publicly disclose related to its members?
What type of information is the Food Authority required to publicly disclose related to its members?
What happens in the case of an equality of votes during a meeting of the Food Authority?
What happens in the case of an equality of votes during a meeting of the Food Authority?
Which of the following articles of food can be imported into India without any restrictions?
Which of the following articles of food can be imported into India without any restrictions?
What is the responsibility of a food business operator regarding the safety of food?
What is the responsibility of a food business operator regarding the safety of food?
Which of the following actions is permissible for a food business operator?
Which of the following actions is permissible for a food business operator?
What must food business operators avoid when handling food?
What must food business operators avoid when handling food?
What constitutes a violation of food import regulations?
What constitutes a violation of food import regulations?
Which of these is NOT a criterion for the import of food articles?
Which of these is NOT a criterion for the import of food articles?
When can food business operators manufacture or sell food?
When can food business operators manufacture or sell food?
What must be ensured at all stages of food management by food business operators?
What must be ensured at all stages of food management by food business operators?
What is one of the powers of the Food Safety Officer concerning food samples?
What is one of the powers of the Food Safety Officer concerning food samples?
Under what conditions can the Food Safety Officer seize food articles?
Under what conditions can the Food Safety Officer seize food articles?
What must a food business operator do when food articles are kept in safe custody?
What must a food business operator do when food articles are kept in safe custody?
What does the Food Safety Officer do if a perishable food article is determined to be unfit for human consumption?
What does the Food Safety Officer do if a perishable food article is determined to be unfit for human consumption?
What guideline must the Food Safety Officer follow when conducting inspections of food premises?
What guideline must the Food Safety Officer follow when conducting inspections of food premises?
What compensation does a person receive when a sample is taken from them?
What compensation does a person receive when a sample is taken from them?
Who can the Food Safety Officer send samples for analysis?
Who can the Food Safety Officer send samples for analysis?
Where can a Food Safety Officer enter to conduct an inspection?
Where can a Food Safety Officer enter to conduct an inspection?
Study Notes
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2008
- The Act defines a "package" as the container for pre-packed food products, including boxes, bottles, tins, barrels, cases, pouches, receptacles, sacks, bags, wrappers and other similar items.
- Primary food, according to the Act, refers to agricultural, horticultural, animal husbandry, dairy, or aquaculture products in their natural form, before any processing.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is established by the Act, headed by a Chairperson and twenty-two members.
- Food Authority is a body corporate with perpetual succession, a common seal, and the power to acquire, hold, and dispose of property.
- The Food Authority can establish offices in any location within India, with the main office in Delhi.
- The Food Authority is responsible for making public the opinions of the Scientific Committee and Scientific Panel, the annual declaration of interests of members, and the results of scientific studies.
- The Food Authority can give directives on matters relating to food safety and standards to the Commissioner of Food Safety.
- The Food Authority is responsible for protecting confidential information received, but can disclose information publicly if it's needed for public health protection.
- The Food Safety Officer has the power to take samples of food, seize food in contravention of the Act, and keep it in the safe custody of the food business operator.
- If the Food Safety Officer believes that a detained article of food is perishable, the Food Safety Officer can destroy the food after informing the food business operator in writing.
- While exercising powers of entry and inspection, the Food Safety Officer shall follow the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as far as possible.
- The Food Safety Officer may enter and inspect any place where food is manufactured, stored for sale, or stored for further manufacturing, or exhibited for sale, and also inspect any premises where adulterants are manufactured or stored.
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Test your knowledge on the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2008. This quiz covers key definitions such as 'package' and 'primary food', the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and the functions of the Food Authority. Challenge yourself and learn more about food safety regulations in India!
