What is organic food and why do some consumers prefer them over other foods? Organic foods are products that are farmed according to environmentally and socially responsible approach and that have been produced in accordance with organic production standards. In simple terms it means the foods have been produced according to natural farming techniques. Organic […]
SOP on Preventive Measures Restaurants Must Take to Contain Spread of COVID-19
Given the current COVID-19 outbreak in India, it is important that restaurants and other hospitality units take suitable measures to restrict any further transmission of the virus while providing restaurant services. The Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has therefore issued an SOP on preventive measures in Restaurants to contain the spread […]
Importance of Ongoing Food Safety Training for Food Handlers
Analyses of foodborne disease around the world have shown that most food associated diseases result from malpractices in food preparation. Therefore, training and education in food handling for food workers, including personal hygiene is a food safety requirement. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that poor food handling practices in food service establishments […]