Who among the following has the power to appoint Food Safety Officer having prescribed qualifications?
As per the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, the State Food Safety machinery is headed by the Commissioner of Food Safety of State, for efficient implementation of food safety and standards and other requirements laid down under this Act and the rules and regulations made there under. The State Government may authorize any officer of the State Government having the qualifications prescribed to perform the functions of a Food Safety Officer within a specified jurisdiction.
