Officers for Imported Food Clearances Notified

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, (FSSAI), U/s 47(5) FSS Act 2006, has notified Authorized Officer for Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai( both air and sea) and CONCOR-ICD,ICD Patpargunj, Delhi, I.G. International Airport, Delhi, for Imported Food Clearances, w.e.f.1st March 2011. Such authorized officers will also take over responsibilities of safety of Imported Food being performed by the Port Health officer so far.

It may be recalled that The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 as a statutory body under the administrative control of Ministry for Health and Family Welfare, for laying down science based standards for articles of food and regulating manufacturing, processing, distribution, sale and import of food.

A complete rollout of the various provisions of FSS Act 2006, with appro-priate regulations is expected shortly.