Food Safety & Regulation

FSS Act 2006

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

Real-life application

The law that created FSSAI and made food licensing, labelling and safety standards legally enforceable across India.

Related terms

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

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

Practise the subject behind the definition.