KEY POINTS FSSAI FOOD SAFTEY AND SECURITY AUTHORITY OF INDIA

1. Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and operates under aegis of Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
2. Lays down science based standards for various food products in order ensure availability of safe and wholesome food.
3. It is led by a non-executive Chairperson. The executive head of FSSAI is the Chief Executive Officer.
4. It has 4 referral laboratories and 72 local laboratories located across India.