Health Minister releases State Food Safety Index, says Centre committed to health security

Health Minister releases State Food Safety Index, says Centre committed to health security

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) State Food Safety Index to measure the performance of states across five parameters. He also felicitated the winning state/Union Territory based on the rankings for 2021-22. Tamil Nadu topped the list among large states. “Among the smaller states, Goa … Read more

World Food Safety Day 2022: Theme, significance, and observations made by WHO

World Food Safety Day 2022: Theme, significance, and observations made by WHO

The basic necessities of life and food, shelter, and clothing. The World celebrates Food Safety Day on June 7 every year to raise concerns about degrading food quality and motivate response to identify, avoid or manage potential foodborne hazards Food is the body’s energy source. It allows us to nourish our bodies with all the … Read more

World Food Safety Day- Importance of healthy and hygienic food

World Food Safety Day- Importance of healthy and hygienic food

It’s imperative to ensure the area where you’re working is clean and hygienic. (Representative image) By Amrinder Singh, In businesses, food safety and hygiene are of utmost importance as it helps to guard the health of consumers from food-borne illnesses and food poisoning. Sickness occurs when food becomes contaminated by bacteria, viruses, and other germs, … Read more