(a) whether the Government proposes to bring the domestic food regulations at par with international standard;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to set up any
commission at national level for this purpose;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps/action taken by the Government in this
regard?
THE MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES(SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): In pursuance of the provisions of the Food Safety
and Standards Act, 2006, Government of India has already
constituted Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI). The objective of this Authority is to promote
consistency of domestic food standards with that of
international technical food standards.
(c): Does not arise.
(d): Does not arise.
(e): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
while framing regulations specifies standards under this
Act by taking into account the existing international
standards and practices.