Date: 2025-07-17Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU FOOD SAFETY AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT--Notifications under Food Safety and Standards Act Appointment of Food Safety Officers of Tamil Nadu Under the Act.
The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, has issued a notification (No. VI(1)/443(b)/2025, R.NO.4508/2024/S12/FSD) on July 17, 2025, appointing individuals as Food Safety Officers for the entire state of Tamil Nadu. These officers have completed the training program stipulated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as per Rule 2.1.3 (iii) of the Food Safety and Standards Rules 2011, authorizing them to perform the functions outlined in the Act and its regulations. The notification includes a list of the appointed officers, including:
1. Balambika, R.
2. Priya Darshini, M. J.
3. Vinoth Kumar, R.
4. Prethika, M.
5. Mancy, A.
6. Bhuvana, G.
7. Gayatri, R.
8. Nandhini, S.
9. Muthumanickam, M.
10. Nirmala, M.
11. Boopathi, T.
12. Rajalakshmi, R.
13. Ravivarman, C.
14. Mohamed Ibrahim, P.
15. Muthuvel, S.
16. Nanthini, R.
17. Selvavignesh, G. K.
18. Kowsalya, R.
R. Lalvena, Commissioner of Food Safety, issued the notification from Chennai-600 006. The notification is an authorization to perform functions of Food Safety Officer and is not seniority list.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Central Act that empowers the Commissioner of Food Safety, Tamil Nadu to appoint Food Safety Officers.
Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department: The department responsible for issuing the notification regarding the appointment of Food Safety Officers.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): Authority whose training program is required for the appointment of Food Safety Officers.
Food Safety and Standards Rules 2011: Rules stipulating the requirements for the appointment of Food Safety Officers.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the appointed Food Safety Officers will serve.