(a) whether Ministry’s Certification for processed food has been made mandatory;
(b) if so, whether all such food products have been brought
under the ambit of this measure;
(c) if not, the time by which the Government proposes to
compulsorily effect this socially relevant measure; and
(d) the number of Food Processing units are keen on central
certification State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)
(a) to (d): Ministry of Food Processing Industries does not
give certification for processed food. However, quality and
safety standards/parameters of processed food products are
prescribed under various food related Acts/Orders, primarily
under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and Rules
made thereunder. The manufacturers
of processed food have to comply with these
standards/parameters.