Food Safety Laws Class 2

Questions and Answers

What is the short title of the Act passed in 2006 concerning food safety?

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 extends only to certain regions of India.

False

Which section defines 'adulterant'?

Section 3 (correct)

Section 2

Section 4

Section 1

What does 'consumer' mean according to the Act?

Persons and families purchasing and receiving food to meet their personal needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'contaminant' in the context of the Act?

Any substance present in food as a result of production, manufacture, processing, or environmental contamination. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Act?

Control the food industry in the public interest Signup and view all the answers

The Food Safety and Standards Act was enacted in the year _____.

2006 Signup and view all the answers

What does 'extraneous matter' refer to in the Act?

Matter contained in food that comes from raw materials, packaging, or processing systems, but does not render the food unsafe. Signup and view all the answers

Which section declares the expediency of control by the Union in food safety?

Section 2 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Safety Regulations and Acts

The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act was established in 1954 to control food quality and safety in India.
The Fruit Products Order of 1955 regulates the handling and sale of fruit products to ensure safety and standards.
The Meat Food Products Order enacted in 1973 provides guidelines for the processing and sale of meat products.
The Vegetable Oil Products Control Order of 1947 regulates the sale of vegetable oils to maintain quality standards.
Edible Oils Packaging Regulation Order 1998 ensures proper packaging of edible oils for safety and quality.
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 consolidates various food regulations and sets out comprehensive food safety standards in India.
The Milk and Milk Products Order of 1992 governs the safety standards of milk and dairy products.
The Solvent Extraction Oil, De oiled Meal and Edible Flour Control Order of 1967 regulates processing and sale of certain oil products.
The FSS Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses regulation was introduced in 2011 to ensure that all food businesses are licensed and registered.
Other key regulations include FSS Food Products Standards and Food Additives (2011), Prohibition and Restriction of Sales (2011), and Laboratory and Sampling Analysis (2011).

Overview of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

The Act comprises 12 chapters detailing various aspects of food safety standards and regulations.
It consists of 2 schedules and 101 sections, outlining the guidelines for food safety across multiple domains.

Key Sections of the Act

Short Title & Extent (Section 1): Officially titled the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, it applies across India and comes into force on dates appointed by the Central Government.
Declaration for Control (Section 2): The Union government is mandated to control the food industry for public interest.
Definitions (Section 3):
- "Adulterant" refers to substances that make food unsafe or substandard.
- "Advertisement" encompasses all forms of public communication regarding food products.
- "Chairperson" is designated for the Food Authority leadership.
- "Claim" pertains to representations about food quality.
- "Commissioner of Food Safety" is responsible for oversight within the food safety framework.
- "Consumer" is defined as individuals or families purchasing food for personal consumption.
- "Contaminant" signifies substances present in food due to various production processes.
- "Extraneous matter" includes unintended materials carried into food products during processing.
- "Food" is broadly defined to include any substance for human consumption, covering processed and unprocessed items except for drugs and animal feed.

Additional Regulations

FSS (Import) Regulation of 2017 governs food import standards.
FSS (Fortification of Food) Regulation of 2018 addresses nutrient fortification in food products.

Description

Test your knowledge on key food safety legislations including the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, and various orders governing fruit, meat, and vegetable oil products. This quiz covers essential regulations in food safety and standards that impact consumers and businesses in the food industry.