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May 19, 2022 · Key facts. Food safety, nutrition and food security are inextricably linked. An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420 000 die every year, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs).
“Food safety” means assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption according to its intended use; “Food safety audit” means a systematic and functionally independent examination of food safety measures adopted by manufacturing units to determine whether such
Food safety (or food hygiene) is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as a food-borne disease outbreak. [1]
personal and food hygiene to ensure that food served to consumers is safe to eat. Also, safe food handling practices should be followed at all stages of food handling. This is important to avoid introducing contamination with food being served. This book is a simple step to step guide book for food handlers to
Food safety is a critical link between good health and nutrition but is often neglected. The FSSAI’s role is very vital to ensure maintenance of food quality all throughout the food value chain. In India, food-borne illnesses remain a threat to the entire population and their consequences in terms of sufering, disability, and loss of life or ...
Dec 18, 2018 · What are the 7 Key Processes that FSSAI Follow? Set standards of food products. Develop safe food practices. License food businesses. Ensure compliance through inspections. Test food for standards. Train and build capacity. Citizens Outreach. What are the Functions of FSSAI?
FSSAI is undertaking comprehensive review of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 which shall focus more on raising the bar for food safety compliance instead of just the documentation by means of licensing and registration.
About Four Steps to Food Safety. Follow key food safety steps to prevent foodborne illness. Learn More. Featured content. People at Increased Risk for Food Poisoning. Certain groups are at higher risk for foodborne illness. Symptoms of Food Poisoning. Food poisoning symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
establishing a proper food safety ecosystem in their jurisdiction, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) annually for each financial year.
