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    Question

    How many shadow committees are there in

    India?
    A 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Currently, there are 16 Shadow Committees. 1) The Committees under the charge of FSSAI are: I. Codex Alimentarius Commission II. Regional Coordinating Committee (including Coordinating Committee for Asia) III. General Principles IV. Food labelling V. Methods of Analysis and Sampling VI. Food Hygiene VII. Food Additives VIII. Contaminants in Foods IX. Fats and Oils X. Processed Fruits and Vegetables XI. Sugars 2) The Committees under the charge of other Ministries are: I. Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems – Ministry of Commerce II. Pesticide Residues – Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Plant Protection) III. Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods – Ministry of Agriculture (LH) IV. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables – Ministry of Agriculture V. Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses – Ministry of Women and Child Development

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