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Safeguarding the Plate: An In-Depth Examination of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 in India

Author(s) Mr. Md. Imran Wahab
Country India
Abstract This study investigates the impact of India's Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 (FSSA) on the nation's food industry and food safety landscape. The FSSA, which consolidated prior legislation under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aimed to guarantee access to safe and wholesome food for all citizens and align Indian standards with international norms. This analysis examines the FSSA's core components, including its science-based regulations, licensing protocols, product standards, enforcement strategies, and consumer protection measures. The study critically evaluates the legal penalties associated with the FSSA, particularly those related to severe violations resulting in death. Furthermore, it assesses the FSSA's successes and shortcomings, focusing on implementation challenges and weaknesses that undermine its effectiveness. Obstacles such as insufficient resources, corruption, and a lack of stakeholder awareness are explored. Ultimately, the study proposes specific recommendations to fortify India's food safety system through enhanced enforcement, improved public awareness initiatives, and increased regulatory transparency. These recommendations seek to ensure the FSSA effectively safeguards public health and cultivates a flourishing and secure food sector.
Keywords Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Public health, Consumer protection, Legal penalties, Food safety standards.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48507
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