Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, the fat content in partly skimmed milk powder shall be more than 1.5% and less than 26.0% (m/m).
Statement (II) : As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, the 'partly skimmed milk powder' may be designated 'semi-skimmed milk powder' if the content of milk fat does not exceed 16% (m/m) and is not less than 14% (m/m).
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

To remember FSSAI milk powder fat limits:
- Skimmed: \(\le 1.5\%\) fat.
- Partly Skimmed: $> 1.5\%$ and $< 26.0\%$ fat.
- Semi-Skimmed (sub-class): $14.0\%$ to $16.0\%$ fat.
- Whole: \(\ge 26.0\%\) fat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Standardized milk powders are classified by their fat and moisture content to ensure consistent product identity and quality.
FSSAI defines these standards under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us analyze Statement (I): "As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, the fat content in partly skimmed milk powder shall be more than 1.5% and less than 26.0% (m/m)."
This statement is correct.
Under FSSAI regulations, milk powders are categorized by fat content:
- Whole Milk Powder: Fat content \(\ge 26.0\%\) by weight.
- Skimmed Milk Powder: Fat content \(\le 1.5\%\) by weight.
- Partly Skimmed Milk Powder: Fat content must be greater than $1.5\%$ and less than $26.0\%$ by weight.
Now let us analyze Statement (II): "As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, the 'partly skimmed milk powder' may be designated 'semi-skimmed milk powder' if the content of milk fat does not exceed 16% (m/m) and is not less than 14% (m/m)."
This statement is also correct.
Within the broad category of partly skimmed milk powder, FSSAI allows a specific designation of "semi-skimmed milk powder."
This label is permitted if the fat content is controlled within a narrower range of $14\%$ to $16\%$ by weight.
This standard aligns with Codex Alimentarius guidelines, providing a specific sub-classification for consumer products with a moderate fat content.
Since both statements accurately reflect the FSSAI regulatory requirements, the correct option is (A).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.