Food Safety Officer is appointed under which section of FSSAI?

Correct option is C

Option (a): Incorrect
• Section 10 describes the role and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Authority.
• It does not grant authority to appoint Food Safety Officers.
Option (b): Incorrect
• Section 20 deals with food recall procedures by food business operators.
• It regulates how unsafe food must be removed from the market, not appointments or staffing.
Option (c): Correct
• Section 37 specifically empowers the Commissioner of Food Safety to appoint Food Safety Officers (FSOs).
• FSOs are frontline enforcement officers responsible for:
– Inspecting food businesses
– Collecting and sampling food
– Ensuring hygiene and safety compliance
– Taking enforcement action in case of violations
• This section also outlines their powers, duties, and the authority under which they operate within the State food safety structure.
Option (d): Incorrect
• Section 50 describes the penalty for selling unsafe food, specifying fines for violations.
• It has no connection with the administrative appointment of officers.