Q23.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and various other central Acts were repealed after commencement of FSS Act 2006. Statement 2 is not correct: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the Administrative Ministry for FSSAI. However, FSSAI has independent status and is NOT directly under the Director General of Health Services.