FSSAI releases survey on dietary supplements.

Why in news?

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Survey stated that 15% of dietary supplements were found to be unsafe for consumption.
• Unsupervised consumption of such poor-quality products can affect cardiovascular health and kidneys.

About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

• FSSAI is under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
• It is an autonomous statutory body established under Food Safety and Standards Act (FM), 2006.
• FSSA 2006 consolidates various acts & orders that had earlier handled food related issues in various Ministries.
• It regulates and monitors, manufacturing, processing, distribution of food while ensuring safe and wholesome food to consumers.
• Headquarters: Delhi.