The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI) was instituted in 2006. Its purpose was to unify existing food legislation and establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The act's objective is to guarantee consumer access to safe and sound food by overseeing the production, warehousing, distribution, vending, and importation of food items.
While the act was passed in 2006, the FSSAI commenced operations in 2008, with its regulations taking effect in 2011.