Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion (A): The FSS Act 2006, is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for laying down science-based standards for articles of food. Reason (R): Section 22 of the FSS Act empowers the Food Authority to make Regulations.

Correct option is C

The Assertion is correct. The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006 was enacted to consolidate multiple food laws and establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Its purpose is to lay down science-based standards for food, regulate manufacturing, storage, distribution, and sale, and ensure consumer health protection.
The Reason is false. Section 22 of the FSS Act does not empower FSSAI to make regulations. Instead, Section 92 of the Act empowers the Food Authority to frame regulations with the approval of the Central Government.
Section 22 deals with regulation of special food categories, such as functional foods, nutraceuticals, dietetic foods, health supplements, etc.
Thus, the assertion is true, but the reason is false. Correct answer: Option (c).