Food Standards and Quality Control

Food Standard and Quality Control

Lesson 27:Food Laws And Regulations

Introduction

Different laws govern the food processing sector in India. Multiple laws/regulations prescribe varied standards regarding food additives, contaminants, food colours, preservatives and labelling. In order to rationalize the multiplicity of food laws, a Group of Ministers was recently set up to suggest legislative and other changes to formulate a modern, integrated food law, which will be a single reference point in relation to the regulation of food products. The food laws in India are enforced by the Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (GOI).