Question: The central authority issuing a draft memorandum for ensuring authenticity of organic food products is-
(a) Food Safety Central Authority
(b) Health and Safety Mission Authority
(c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(d) Food and Drug Administration Authority
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On June 27, 2017, a draft regulation was issued by the Indian Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) to ensure the authenticity of organic food products in the country.
- The main purpose of the draft regulation is to ensure the authenticity of food products sold in the market.
- Organic foods will have to comply with the provisions under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) administered by the government or the Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS-India) run by the Agriculture Ministry or any other standards notified by the food authority.
- Organic food products are either those grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides or made from organically produced raw materials.
- The draft regulation mandates that labelling of organic foods should convey full and accurate information on the organic status of the product.
- Organic food products should also carry a certification mark or a quality assurance mark given by any of the notified certification bodies.
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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/fssai-issues-draft-regulations-for-organic-food-products/article9737535.ece