How many notified laboratories exist for sample analysis as per provisions of section-43 of FSS Act?

Correct option is D

✅ (d) 19:
· As per section 43 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, there are 19 notified laboratories across India.
· These laboratories are authorized for official food sample analysis to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
· They play a critical role in testing food products for contaminants, adulteration, and quality parameters.
· The laboratories support enforcement of the Act by providing scientific data for regulatory actions.
❌ (a) 7: Underestimates actual number. ❌ (b) 4: Too few for national coverage. ❌ (c) 12: Less than actual count.