FOOD SAFETY FOR CONSUMERS: AN ANALYSIS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

AUTHOR – MR MD JIYAUDDIN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, VEL TECH RANGARAJAN DR SAGUNTHALA R&D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BEST CITATION – MR MD JIYAUDDIN, FOOD SAFETY FOR CONSUMERS: AN ANALYSIS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 246-254, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

           Food safety is an ethereal concept, assessing consumer access to food safety requires a survey and measurement ready architecture. From the consumer’s point of view, food safety is a so-called credence quality trait, which means that instead of having the ability to evaluate or personally experience food safety before making a purchase, customers must rely on and place their trust in related information. Evidence-based information on a variety of food safety issues must be made available to the general public and consumers. Not until then will our mission be completed. The Eat Right India program by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is crucial in ensuring that consumers are informed of pertinent information at every level. We are expanding this game changing initiative to increase consumer control over food choices by empowering them to demand safe and healthful options, which in turn motivates merchants to provide better services. In India, the whole food sector is governed by the FSSAI, a governmental agency. This government agency’s main goal is to make sure that the food you eat complies with essential and established quality criteria and is safe for your health. In India, any food business involved in the production, distribution, storage or transportation of food must apply for a food safety registration or a fssai licence. The FSSAI is not only guarantees adherence to legal requirements but also signifies a food enterprise’s dedication to providing its customers with wholesome, superior, sanitary and secure food items. The obtaining an FSSAI licence is mandatory, there are particular problems that come with it.

Key words: Food safety, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Consumers, Legal requirements, Safe and Healthful.