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FSSAI declares candidates as Food Analyst after successfully qualifying Food Analyst Examination and issues the certificate. The Terms of Reference of Board is to consider the candidates suitable and qualified to hold the post of food analyst under the provisions of the Food safety and Standards Act 2006.

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.

Junior Food Analyst Examination (JAE):

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.

Fellowship in Food Analysis (FIFA) Scheme:

In order to connect qualified Junior Analyst with the Food Business Operators (FBOs), FSSAI is in the process of framing FIFA scheme. Under the scheme, FBOs would provide a job opportunity to JAs to enable them acquire 3 years experience and be eligible for appearing directly in practical examination of Food Analyst only once.

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