Food Technology Glossary

A district-level official under India's food safety law who issues licences, receives inspection reports, and can order action against unsafe food.

An FSSAI campaign that encourages people to eat safe, healthy, and sustainable food, and encourages food businesses to follow good practice.

An Indian law that lets the government control the production, supply, and price of essential goods, including many food items, during shortages.

The European Union's scientific body that assesses risks in the food chain and advises EU regulators on food and feed safety.

Any substance added to food on purpose during processing for a reason such as colour, taste, texture, or a longer shelf life.

A United Nations agency focused on food security, agriculture, and nutrition around the world.

Any person or company that owns or runs a business involved in making, storing, selling, or serving food, and is legally responsible for its safety.

The process of removing a food product from the market after it is found to be unsafe or wrongly labelled, to protect consumers who may have bought it.

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

The Food Safety Compliance System — FSSAI's online portal where food businesses in India apply for licences and registrations and file returns.

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

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