FSSAIIS

The Internship Program by the FSSAI provides interns with unique learning opportunities in various areas of food regulation of food safety administration. FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The Internship Program by the FSSAI provides interns with unique learning opportunities in various areas of food regulation and food safety administration. FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the apex body responsible for ensuring food safety and compliance with food standards across the country.

> Tenure:

The internship will be available throughout the year on a Quarterly basis. The internship will be offered for a duration of up to 03 months, which may be extended to a maximum period of 06 months. No internship of duration less than two months will be offered.

> Assignments:

Interns would be attached to one of the several Divisions at FSSAI (HQ)/ROs/Labs, depending on the academic and technical training and assigned project(s) related to different aspects of Food and Nutrition Management Processes.

> Place & Domain of Internship:

• Region: FSSAI (HQ), New Delhi; Topics/Subjects: Science & Standards; Regulation; Regulatory Compliance; KRCDC (Library); Human Resource; Finance & Accounts; Trade and International Cooperation/Imports; Quality Assurance; Legal; IT
• Region: Regional Offices (Chennai & Kolkata); Topics/Subjects: Food Imports Clearance and Licensing
• Region: National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, and Chennai; Topics/Subjects: Food Sampling and Testing
• Region: NFL Kolkata Extension Centre, Raxaul; Topics/Subjects: Food Sampling and Testing

The students pursuing a full-time Graduate/Post Graduate Degree/higher degree from a Recognized Institute within India/ abroad, in any of the following:

• Post Graduate Degree/B.Tech/BE from a recognized University or Institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural or horticultural Sciences or Industrial Microbiology or Toxicology or Public Health or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
• Business Administration & Management including policy regulation and related fields.- Only at FSSAI(HQ)
• PG Diploma/Degree in, Journalism, Mass Communication and Public Relations.
• B.E. / B. Tech (Only 3rd and 4th Year students not for 2nd or 1st Year) in Computer Science/Information Technology Software Engineering or related Stream.
• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Policy Public Administration. - Only forFSSAI (HQ).
• Bachelor/Master of Law.- Only for FSSAI(HQ).

NOTE: All the students who have completed the abovementioned courses need not apply.

> Stipend:

• A stipend of ₹10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for the internship period will be given to the deserving Interns on the recommendation of the Office/Division that they are attached with by the respective FSSAI (HQ)/Regional Offices / Laboratories.

NOTE: The criteria for deserving interns will be decided based on their (a) attendance, (b) assessment by their respective reporting officers; and (c) evaluation of the report by the Committee.

> Working Space:

• FSSAI shall provide working space, internet facility and other necessities.

NOTE 1: FSSAI shall not cover local lodging and travel facilities.

NOTE 2: FSSAI will not bear the expenses of any Boarding.

NOTE 3: Interns would be required to have their own laptops.

> Certificate:

• All the interns will be awarded a certificate by the Human Resource Division, FSSAI (HQ) on successful completion of the internship i.e. on submission, review of final report/presentation and recommendation by the Project Evaluation Committee.