**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on April 9, 2025. It announces the appointment of individuals as Food Safety Officers for the state of Tamil Nadu, authorized to perform functions under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The officers have completed required training by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment of Food Safety Officers:**
* The Commissioner of Food Safety, Tamil Nadu, appoints individuals as Food Safety Officers.
* The appointments are made under Section 37(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
* Appointed officers are authorized to perform functions under the Act, rules, and regulations.
* **Eligibility:**
* Appointees have completed training conducted by FSSAI as per Rule 2.1.3 (iii) of Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
* **Scope of Authority:**
* The officers are appointed for the entire state of Tamil Nadu.
* **List of Appointed Officers:**
* A list of 99 individuals is provided, with their names and serial numbers.
* The notification mentions that the list is an authorization and is not a seniority list.
**Impact Analysis**
**Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration**
*Impact:*
Responsible for appointing and authorizing Food Safety Officers.
*Action Required:*
Ensure appointed officers perform their functions effectively under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
**Appointed Food Safety Officers**
*Impact:*
Authorized to perform functions under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
*Action Required:*
Execute responsibilities and duties as Food Safety Officers for the state of Tamil Nadu.
**General Public**
*Impact:*
Potentially affected by the actions of the newly appointed Food Safety Officers in ensuring food safety and standards.
*Action Required:*
No specific action is required from the general public, but they may benefit from the enhanced enforcement of food safety regulations.
**Food Businesses**
*Impact:*
Food businesses operating in Tamil Nadu will be subject to inspection, monitoring, and enforcement by the newly appointed Food Safety Officers.
*Action Required:*
Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Central legislation that empowers the Commissioner of Food Safety to appoint Food Safety Officers.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the appointed Food Safety Officers will perform their duties.
Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Tamil Nadu: The authority responsible for appointing Food Safety Officers in Tamil Nadu.
Food Safety and Standards Rules 2011: Rules stipulating the training program conducted by FSSAI that the appointed officers must complete.
Food Safety Officers: The individuals being appointed to perform functions under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006