With reference to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements:
1. FSSAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It is responsible for regulating Genetically Modified (GM) foods in India.
3. FSSAI certification is mandatory for all packaged foods sold in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements:
1. FSSAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It is responsible for regulating Genetically Modified (GM) foods in India.
3. FSSAI certification is mandatory for all packaged foods sold in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is indeed a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of food products in India.

Statement 2 is correct: FSSAI plays a role in regulating food safety standards, including the regulation of Genetically Modified (GM) foods. The approval and regulation of GM foods fall under its purview, although the testing and approval process also involves other regulatory bodies like the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).

Statement 3 is not correct: FSSAI certification is mandatory only for certain categories of food (e.g., dairy, meat, packaged water), but not all packaged foods.

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With reference to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements: 1. FSSAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. It is responsible for regulating Genetically Modified (GM) foods in India. 3. FSSAI certification is mandatory for all packaged foods sold in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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