Q23. Consider the following statements:
- The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
- Statement 1 is correct: The Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 replaced various Acts and Orders like the Edible Oils Packaging
- (Regulation) Order 1998, Fruit Products Order (FPO) 1955, Meat Food Products Order (MFPO), Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, etc.
- Statement 2 is not correct: The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is appointed by the Government of India. The The chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to the Government of India. It is not under the charge of Director General of Health services.
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