Question

Voluntary food laws:

• A. AGMARK
• B. BIS
• C. FPOO
• D. AGMARK & BIS

Hint:

With the introduction of FSSAI in 2006, many old mandatory acts (like FPO) were repealed. However, AGMARK and BIS remain key quality benchmarks in the industry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Food laws in India are categorized as either mandatory (compulsory for all) or voluntary (quality-based certifications).

• Mandatory: Like FSSAI, which every food business must follow.

• Voluntary: Standards used to signify superior quality to consumers.

• AGMARK: Pertains to agricultural products.

• BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards, covers a wide range of consumer goods.

Step 1: Defining voluntary certification.
A manufacturer chooses to obtain these certifications to gain market trust. They are not always required by law to sell a basic product.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
AGMARK is a quality certificate for agricultural produce. BIS (ISI mark) is a quality certificate for various processed foods.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Since both are quality-oriented and often voluntary for several product categories: The combination of AGMARK and BIS is the correct answer. Final Answer: (D)