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Food Analyst Portal
Food Analyst Examination (FAE):
FSSAI conducts Food Analyst Examination (FAE) to increase the pool of qualified Food Analysts and to augment human resource requirement of the primary/referral laboratories notified by FSSAI.
So far four FAE have been held; the details of which are as under-
| Term of Food Analyst Examination (FAE) | Year | No. of candidates qualified |
|---|---|---|
| 1st FAE | 2012 | 19 |
| 2nd FAE | 2014 | 29 |
| 3rd FAE | 2017 | 156 |
| 4th FAE | 2018 | 73 |
| 5th FAE | 2018 | 83 |
| 6th FAE | 2019 | 61 |
| 7th FAE | 2021 | 57 |
| 8th FAE | 2022 | 101 |
Junior Food Analyst Examination:
From 2017 onwards, FSSAI is conducting Junior Analyst Examination (JAE) to create a pool of talented young professionals who will be a part of nation-wide food safety testing network. The aim is to encourage fresh Post Graduates to have job prospects in Food industry and allied laboratories.
The details of JAE qualified candidate details are given below:
| Term of Junior Analyst Examination (JAE) | Year | No. of candidates qualified |
|---|---|---|
| 1st JAE | 2017 | 59 |
| 2nd JAE | 2018 | 125 |
| 3rd JAE | 2019 | 85 |
| 4th JAE | 2021 | 96 |
| 5th JAE | 2022 | 164 |
| 6th JAE | 2023 | 180 |
The appointment and responsibilities of a food analyst are outlined in Section 45 and 46 of Chapter VIII of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The specific duties of a Food Analyst are detailed in Section 2.1.4 (2) of the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
The qualification requirements for a food analyst are specified in the Gazette notification dated January 16, 2023, under sub-rule 2.1.4 of the Food Safety and Standards (First Amendment) Rules, 2022.