Story highlights
- The recent spate of food poisoning incidents in the country has highlighted the shortcomings in the implementation of food safety standards.
- According to the data released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many states have ranked only in the low or medium level in the food safety index.
- Experts suggest that there is a need to tighten quality checks, hygiene and food sample testing in food manufacturing plants, hotels and restaurants.
The recent spate of food poisoning incidents in the country has highlighted the shortcomings in the implementation of food safety standards. According to the data released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many states have ranked only in the low or medium level in the food safety index. Experts suggest that there is a need to tighten quality checks, hygiene and food sample testing in food manufacturing plants, hotels and restaurants. Officials said that such incidents can be reduced only by raising awareness among the public about safe food and taking strict action against establishments that violate the rules.
