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title: "FSSAI: India's Food Safety Regulator Explained"
description: "The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food safety and standards, ensuring safe food for consumers and businesses alike."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The FSSAI is India's statutory food regulator established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, to set science-based standards and regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food.
- Under which ministry does the FSSAI function?
- How does the FSSAI differ from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?
- What licensing does a food business need from the FSSAI?
- Who enforces FSSAI standards on the ground?

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