An expert advisory committee will soon be formed and it will assist the local food and drug administration officials in implementation of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, and Regulations, Rules, 2011, said Mahesh Zagade, commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Maharashtra, on Tuesday.
Zagade was speaking at an interactive session organised jointly by National Agriculture and Food Analysis and Research Institute (NAFARI) and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA).
Representatives from food processing industries, traders and entrepreneurs attended the session, which was aimed at addressing questions and problems regarding the implementation of the new act and its rules.
The Expert’s Thought: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 as a statutory body for laying down science based standards for articles of food and regulating manufacturing, processing, distribution, sale and import of food.
April 27th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Good news,this panel should be proactive to help the industry
April 27th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
It will succeed only if punishment is stringent and quick
April 27th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Oh, FDA is quiat intersting which I like a lot. I visted and still using the FDA wabesits. I hope we will work together!