Rule 17
Functions, Duties And Powers Of Committee
(1) It shall be the duty of the committee to fix the quality standard and limit of quantity of the food  and advise Government of Nepal on having the quality standard and quantity maintained and observed.
(2) If Government of Nepal seeks advice on the food, it shall be the duty of the committee to render such advice.
(3) 28 The committee may, as per necessity, form a sub-committee for any specific function. The functions, duties, powers and procedures of such Sub-committee shall be as specified by the committee.
(4) The committee may frame necessary Bye-laws to set its procedures. Provided that, such Bye-laws shall come into force only upon
approval of Government of Nepal.
(5) The committee may appoint necessary employees for its office.
(6) The committee shall liaise with Government of Nepal, generally through the 29 Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation