Action Against The Nestle Group : FSSAI
The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to initiate “appropriate action” against the Nestle group for allegedly selling baby products with high sugar content in India.
- The violations are primarily found in Asian, African, and Latin American countries, while in developed nations like the United Kingdom and Germany, these products remain sugar-free.
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (FSSAI) :
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- It operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, with its headquarters in Delhi.
- The FSS Act, 2006 consolidated various acts & orders related to food safety previously handled by different Ministries and Departments.
- Functions:
- Framing regulations for food safety standards and guidelines.
- Granting food safety licenses and certification for food businesses.
- Laying down procedures for food testing laboratories.
- Advising the government on policy-making.
- Collecting data on food contaminants and managing risks.
- Creating a national information network on food safety.
