Food Safety and Standards legislation

Statement 1 is correct: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 did indeed replace the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, providing a comprehensive regulatory framework for food safety. Statement 2 is incorrect: FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, but it is not under the direct charge of the Director General of Health Services. FSSAI has its own independent governance structure with a Chairperson and CEO. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. > Key Fact: FSSA 2006 consolidated food regulations; FSSAI is autonomous, not subordinate to DGHS.