Food Safety & Regulation

Food Safety Officer FSO

An officer appointed under the FSS Act with powers to inspect premises, take samples and initiate enforcement.

Real-life application

The FSSAI-appointed inspector who checks restaurant kitchens, food factories and street vendors for licensing and hygiene compliance.

Related terms

The apex Indian regulator for food, established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, responsible for standards, licensing and enforcement.

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — the umbrella Indian food law that created FSSAI and replaced multiple earlier statutes.

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