The first State Food Safety Index for the year 2018-19 was announced on the first-ever World Food Safety Day on 7th June 2019.
Ranking of States:
Among the larger states, Gujarat was the top ranking state, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Among the smaller states, Goa stood first followed by Meghalaya and Manipur.
Among UTs, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and New Delhi secured top ranks.
About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
The Act aims to establish a single reference point for all matters relating to food safety and standards, by moving from multi- level, multi-departmental control to a single line of command.
Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
It comprises a Chairperson and twenty two members out of which one – third are to be women. The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government.
The primary responsibility for enforcement is largely with the State Food Safety Commissioners
