Question

Online service, namely, the “Food Product Approval System” is developed to
1. Regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food article
2. Identify if a food product requires approval from FSSAI
3. Ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption
4. Develop food standards, regulations, and guidelines

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Identify if a food product requires approval from FSSAI

 Food Product Approval System 

• It is developed to identify if a product requires approval from FSSAI.
• As per Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017.
• It was developed to increase ease of doing business for Food Business Operators.

 

 Other options in this question come under the Role/Functions of FSSAI.

Some of the roles and functions of FSSAI are as follows :

• Regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food articles.
• Ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
• Develop food standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• To provide scientific advice and technical support to Central Government and State Governments regarding food safety and nutrition.
• Contribute to the development of international technical standards for food, sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards.
• Provide training programs for FBOs.
• Create general awareness about food safety and food standards.

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