About FSSAI

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
• The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
• FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

Why in News?

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended the inclusion of QR code on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals. 
• This will ensure access to safe food for all including individuals with special needs such as visually impaired individuals.
• The FSSAI under its Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations, 2020 has comprehensively outlined the information to be included on the labels of food products. 
• This information includes product name, shelf life, nutrition facts, vegetarian/non-vegetarian logos, ingredient lists, allergen warnings, and other product specific labelling requirements. 
• This information is aimed at empowering consumers to make informed choices when selecting food products. 
• The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognises the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities, which emphasises accessibility and the promotion of health for persons with disabilities. 
• The inclusion of a QR code for the accessibility of information does not replace or negate the requirement to provide mandatory information on the product label, as prescribed by relevant regulations.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fssai-recommends-inclusion-of-qr-code-on-food-products-for-accessibility-by-visually-impaired/article67453158.ece