Which statutory body is primarily responsible for setting standards for articles of food and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import in India?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

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2 September 2026

Delhi HC on Fortune refined oil labelling

The case highlights the regulatory role of FSSAI in food safety and labeling standards, which serves as useful context for questions on food processing industries and consumer protection.

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AWL Agri Business Ltd. has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging FSSAI's prohibition on the manufacture and sale of 'Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil'.
The FSSAI action is based on allegations of misleading label declarations and claims on the product packaging.
The specific claims under dispute are '100% Veg' and 'Cholesterol Free – For Healthy Lifestyle'.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the FSSAI, requesting a response within four weeks.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in FSSAI enforcement actions against misleading food advertisements, which has been running since 9 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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Discuss the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in regulating food product labelling and ensuring consumer protection against misleading health claims. 150 words

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Which statutory body is primarily responsible for setting standards for articles of food and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import in India?

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HC seeks Centre, FSSAI’s reply in Fortune refined oil row

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