FSSAI Regulation Approval Flow
Interactive process showing how recommendations become notified regulations in India. Click each stage to expand details.
STEP 1
Expert Committee (EC) Recommendations
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Recommendations prepared by the Expert Committee are submitted to the Scientific Panel for technical evaluation.
STEP 2
Scientific Panel Review
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The Scientific Panel comprising of 9 food scientists from different government organisations and institutions evaluates the recommendations.
STEP 3
Scientific Committee
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The recommendations of the Scientific Panel are examined by a Scientific Committee comprising:
Chairpersons of FSSAI's 21 Scientific Panels
Six independent members
STEP 4
Food Authority Approval
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The endorsed recommendations are submitted to the Food Authority.
🔁 If major changes are required, the entire procedure is repeated.
STEP 5
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
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Once approved by the Food Authority, the Draft or Final Regulation is sent to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for approval.
STEP 6
Draft Regulation
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If it is a
Draft Regulation
:
Published for public comments.
Comments accepted within
60 days
.
The complete approval process is repeated before final notification.
🔁 Public comments → Process repeated
STEP 7
Final Regulation Route
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If it is a
Final Regulation
:
Sent to Legislative Department
Ministry of Law conducts legal vetting
Final Ministry approval obtained
FINAL STEP
Final Step
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Approved regulations are published in the Gazette of India for implementation.