Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on May 18, 2016, establishes the Central Advisory Committee under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The committee consists of a Chairperson and various members appointed for a term of three years from the date of publication of the notification. The purpose of the committee is to advise on matters related to food safety and standards.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Establishment of Central Advisory Committee:**
* The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India establishes the Central Advisory Committee.
* The establishment is in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
* **Composition of the Committee:**
* The committee includes a Chairperson and various members.
* The Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson.
* Members are appointed under subsection 2 of Section 11, representing various sectors, and subsection 4 of Section 11.
* **Tenure of the Committee:**
* The term of the committee is three years, effective from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Membership Details:**
* The notification lists the names and affiliations of the appointed members, representing food industry, agriculture, consumers, research bodies, Commissioners of Food Safety from various states and union territories, and the Chairperson of the Scientific Committee.
Impact Analysis:
* **Food Safety and Standards Authority of India:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for the establishment and oversight of the Central Advisory Committee, ensuring its effective functioning in advising on food safety and standards.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the committee is properly constituted and supported, and that its recommendations are considered in policy and standard-setting decisions.
* **Central Advisory Committee Members:**
* *Impact:* Expected to contribute their expertise and perspectives to advise the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on matters related to food safety and standards.
* *Action Required:* Participate actively in committee meetings, provide informed advice, and contribute to the development of sound food safety policies and standards.
* **Food Industry, Agricultural Sector, Consumer Organizations, Research Bodies, and Food Laboratories:**
* *Impact:* Represented on the committee to provide diverse perspectives and expertise in the formulation of food safety policies and standards.
* *Action Required:* Engage with their respective representatives on the committee to ensure their concerns and insights are considered in the advisory process.
* **Commissioners of Food Safety (States and Union Territories):**
* *Impact:* Expected to contribute insights from their respective regions regarding food safety challenges and implementation of standards.
* *Action Required:* Participate actively in committee meetings, sharing regional perspectives and experiences to inform national food safety policies.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: An authority established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to regulate and monitor the food industry in India.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: An act of the Parliament of India to consolidate the laws relating to food safety and standards.
Central Advisory Committee: A committee established by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to advise on matters related to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued; the capital of India.
Nirupama Sharma: A member of the Central Advisory Committee representing the Food Industry and affiliated with PHD Chamber.
PHD Chamber: An organization representing the Food Industry.
Dharam Vir Malhan: A member of the Central Advisory Committee representing the Food Industry and affiliated with All India Food Processors Association.
All India Food Processors Association: An organization representing the Food Industry.