S. No.

Compliance Requirement

Action / Particulars

Status

1.

Establishment of Central Advisory Committee

Ensure that the Food Authority establishes a Central Advisory Committee by notification.

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2.

Composition – Food Industry

Appoint/nominate 2 members representing the interests of the food industry.

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3.

Composition – Agriculture

Appoint/nominate 2 members representing the interests of agriculture.

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4.

Composition – Consumers

Appoint/nominate 2 members representing consumer interests.

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5.

Composition – Research Bodies

Appoint/nominate 2 members representing relevant research bodies.

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6.

Composition – Food Laboratories

Appoint/nominate 2 members representing food laboratories.

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7.

Commissioners of Food Safety

Ensure that all Commissioners of Food Safety are included as members of the Committee.

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8.

Chairperson of Scientific Committee

Ensure that the Chairperson of the Scientific Committee is included as an ex officio member.

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9.

Central Government Representatives

Invite representatives of the concerned Central Government Ministries/Departments dealing with Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Biotechnology, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Environment and Forests, Food Processing Industries, Health, Panchayati Raj, Small Scale Industries, and Food and Public Distribution to the deliberations.

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10.

Government Institutions/Organisations

Invite representatives of relevant Government institutes or organisations, wherever applicable, to the deliberations.

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11.

Farmers’ Representatives

Invite government-recognised farmers’ representatives to the deliberations of the Committee.

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12.

Chairperson

Ensure that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) acts as the ex officio Chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee.

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13.

Rules of Procedure

Ensure that the Committee follows the prescribed rules of procedure for its functioning and transaction of business.

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14.

Compliance with Regulations

Ensure that the Committee's meetings and conduct of business are carried out in accordance with the regulations specified for the purpose.

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15.

Documentation

Maintain records of the Committee's constitution, nominations/appointments, invitees, meetings, deliberations and proceedings.

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