A circular signed by the Deputy Secretary, Ziley Singh Vical states that from 24 June 2019 biscuits will no longer be dispensed from the Departmental Canteen in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Further, the circular outlines the instructions about serving healthy snacks. It states that the Hon’ble HFM has desired that only healthy […]
FSSAI Licensing and Registration: Another Extension Given up to February 4, 2016
FSSAI has further extended the date for obtaining the license/registration i.e. up to February 4, 2016 as per sub-regulations 2.1.2 under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. FSSAI’s order dated August 5, 2015 has stated that the extension is given by taking into account the representations received by […]
What are Foodborne Pathogens?
It is estimated that 2 million people (both adults and children) die each year from contaminated food (WHO, 2015). In the past year alone, over 300 disease outbreaks occurred as a result of contaminated food (IDSP, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India). There has been some progress in surveying for food-borne diseases. […]