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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Regulatory Authority for Slaughterhouses in India
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Question (English)
In India, the working of the slaughterhouse is governed by:
- MFPO
- PFA
- FSSAI ✓ Correct
- AGMARK
Explanation:
Correct Answer: FSSAI
In India, the working of slaughterhouses is governed by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
About FSSAI
- Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- Headquartered in New Delhi
- Regulates all aspects of food safety, hygiene, and standards in India — including meat production, slaughterhouses, and processed meat products
- Replaced earlier fragmented laws like PFA (Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954) and MFPO (Meat Food Products Order, 1973)
Other Regulatory Bodies Mentioned
- MFPO (Meat Food Products Order, 1973) — earlier order governing meat products; now superseded by FSSAI
- PFA (Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954) — earlier food law; superseded by FSS Act 2006
- AGMARK — Agricultural grade and marking scheme (for agricultural products like eggs, honey, ghee, spices); not specifically for slaughterhouses
OIE Connection
- World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) — HQ: Paris; established 1924; provides international standards for meat hygiene and animal disease control
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