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    Question

    Prevention of food adulteration act was passed in which

    of the following year?
    A 1948 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1954 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1967 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1988 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Prevention of food adulteration act was passed in 1954. Amended in 1964, 1976, 1986. The Act provides the protection from adulteration / contamination of food that may lead to the health risk of consumers. The Act deals with the frauds also that can be perpetrated by the dealers by supplying cheaper or adulterated foods. The Act regulates the use of chemicals, pesticides, flavours and other additives in food preparation. Through this Act there is a control over dumping of sub-standards foods.

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