FSSAI issues notification on status of implementation of “Food Safety on Wheels”
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On December 6, 2017, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a notification on the status of implementation of “Food Safety on Wheels”.
“Food Safety on Wheels”, an initiative launched by FSSAI, is one among the five initiatives of food regulators in which mobile units called 'Food Safety on Wheels' will be installed in eight states for food testing to reach out to consumers through as many touch points as possible. In addition to conducting simple tests for common adulterants in milk, water, edible oil, and other items of food of daily consumption, these mobile units would also be used for awareness building around food safety, hygiene, and promoting healthy eating habits in citizens at large and for conducting training and certification program for food handlers and supervisors in food businesses, particularly petty food businesses. Moreover, these mobile units would help the field functionaries in the states to enhance their outreach and conduct surveillance activities even in far-flung areas.
According to the December 6 notification, “The Central Sector Scheme envisages the establishment of 62 FSWs in States/UTs across the country. Atleast one FSW is to be provided to each State/UT. The tender for establishment of FSWs has already been finalized, and so far, 21 FSWs have been sanctioned for 19 States/UTs, of which 19 FSWs have been delivered to 17 States/UTs. Each FSW has a cost of Rs. 30 Lakh approximately (excluding GST).”
The notification further added, “The FSW is being provided to States/UTs on first-cum-first serve basis, depending upon their readiness. The State /UT’s are required to provide the following details for having FSW from FSSAI:
(i) Location where FSW is to be sent by FSSAI.
(ii ) (a) If run by the State, contact details of Nodal person in –charge of FSW. (b) If run by other than the state/UT governments, provide address and contact details of the organization/ association, contact person and person in-charge of FSW.
(iii) Account details for transfer of funds @ Rs 5 lakh/year for Petrol, Oil Lubricants (POL) and Consumables.
(iv) Confirmation that dedicated manpower is available to operate MFTL, efficiently and effectively.”
To view the entire Notification in detail, please check the attached PDF.
