Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is India’s national food regulatory authority operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, it develops science-based standards for food products and regulates their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import. FSSAI works with state food safety authorities to enforce national requirements covering areas including product safety, labelling, licensing and food business compliance. Its headquarters are located in New Delhi.