‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’

The Hindu  

Continuous monitoring of targets for collecting statutory samples and surveillance, increasing efficiency of labs, prompt disposal of public grievances, and prompt online updates helped Kerala improve its rank from sixth among large States in 2021-22 to the first in 2022-23 in the national food safety index of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety Commissioner V.R. Furthermore, the Eat Right Kerala app that was released recently helped people identify such certified units from among 140 circles of the Food Safety department. Shamsiya M.N., a B.Tech graduate in food engineering and attached to the Kalamassery Circle of the Food Safety department in Kochi, said steps taken to ensure adherence to FoSCoS helped the FSSAI closely monitor steps taken to improve food safety in Kerala. The dedicated food safety toll-free number and officers being available over phone helped Kerala earn the first rank this year.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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