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Explain the role of food control agencies in India.
a. is also known as the Bureau of Indian Standards (\(BIS\)). It certifies
b. ISI promotes the development of standardization and quality certification of goods.
The presence of a \(BIS\) certification mark, known as Standard Mark, on a product is an assurance of conformity to the specifications.
c. Agricultural marking is abbreviated as . It certifies
d. \(AGMARK\) assures that they adhere to standards that are established by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection. It is a mark that is approved by the Government of India for agricultural products assuring good quality along with standard.
e. Fruit process order is abbreviated as . It certifies .
f. \(FPO\) is a mandatory certification on all processed fruit products sold in India, following the Food Safety and Standards Act of \(2006\). The \(FPO\) standardized mark guarantees that the product was manufactured in a hygienic 'food-safe' environment.
g. is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through regulation and supervision of food safety.
h. ensures food safety and providing satisfaction to every customer.
i. It formulates measures to eliminate the toxic and hazardous elements of the environment. It also promotes general awareness about food safety and food standards.
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