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?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, was enacted to consolidate multiple laws, including the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, into a single regulatory framework. Statement 2 is incorrect because while FSSAI is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it is an autonomous body led by its own Chairperson and CEO, rather than being under the charge of the Director General of Health Services. This question tests the core concept of the administrative structure and legislative evolution of statutory regulatory bodies in India.
Governance / Social IssuesFood Safety Legislation & InstitutionsFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954FSSAIDirector General of Health ServicesUnion Ministry of Health and Family Welfare