10@10 initiatives focused on safe and nutritious food; FSSAI licensing; FSMS

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) FSSAI plans to make licence from FSSAI compulsory for food businesses involved in mid-day meal scheme.
2) Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai and Saibaba temple in Shirdi have already adopted Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
- Published on 30 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • FSSAI will provide a green book to every household and create a dedicated website for safe and nutritious food at home.
  • Similarly for schools, it will prepare a negative list of high fat, sugar and salt foods (commonly referred as junk food), seeking to ensure food safety and nutrition in and around schools, including lunch box and canteens.
  • It plans to make licence from FSSAI compulsory for food businesses involved in mid-day meal scheme.
  • For offices, FSSAI said the canteens and cafeterias should be registered/licenced with the food regulator. The establishment should also ensure monthly testing of kitchens, water and equipment.
  • As far as religious places are concerned, FSSAI said it is engaging with the management of places of worships to help them implement the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
  • Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai has already adopted FSMS, while Saibaba temple in Shirdi is in the process.

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