Chapter VII - Enforcement of the Act
Section 37
Section 37: Food Safety Officer
The Commissioner appoints qualified Food Safety Officers for assigned local areas by notification.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) The Commissioner of Food Safety shall, by notification, appoint such persons as he thinks fit, having the qualifications prescribed by the Central Government, as Food Safety Officers for such local areas as he may assign to them for the purpose of performing functions under this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
(2) The State Government may authorise any officer of the State Government having the qualifications prescribed under sub-section (1) to perform the functions of a Food Safety Officer within a specified jurisdiction.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The Commissioner appoints qualified Food Safety Officers for assigned local areas by notification.
Practical check
Verify qualification, notification or authorisation and assigned local area before relying on an inspection power.
Scope and operation
Central Government qualifications apply. A State officer with those qualifications may be authorised to perform a Food Safety Officer’s functions within a specified jurisdiction.
Applying the section
Verify qualification, notification or authorisation and assigned local area before relying on an inspection power.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026