Chapter II - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Section 12
Section 12: Functions of Central Advisory Committee
The Central Advisory Committee supports cooperation between the Food Authority and food enforcement bodies.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) The Central Advisory Committee shall ensure close cooperation between the Food Authority and the enforcement agencies and organisations operating in the field of food.
(2) The Central Advisory Committee shall advise the Food Authority on– (a) the performance of its duties under this section and in particular in drawing up of a proposal for the Food Authority’s work programme, (b) on the prioritisation of work, (c) identifying potential risks, (d) pooling of knowledge, and (e) such other functions as may be specified by regulations.
(3) The Central Advisory Committee shall meet regularly at the invitation of the Chairperson of Central Advisory Committee or at the request of at least one-third of its members, and not less than three times a year.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The Central Advisory Committee supports cooperation between the Food Authority and food enforcement bodies.
Practical check
Keep meeting dates, attendance and advice records when checking whether the statutory consultation channel worked.
Scope and operation
Its advice covers the Authority’s work programme, priorities, potential risks and pooling of knowledge. The Chairperson convenes it, including on a request by one third of members, and meetings must occur at least three times each year.
Applying the section
Keep meeting dates, attendance and advice records when checking whether the statutory consultation channel worked.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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