In this presentation, following things are focused 1. what is food 2. food safety 3. importance of world food safety day 4. act & provisions of food safety in india 5. about FSSAI
Food Safety World Day: Objectives and Role of FSSAI
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2. WSFD is observed annually on 7 June to help
prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.
Started 2018
Objectives of celebrating the dayis to focus on
food security and areas relating to
human health
economic prosperity
Agriculture
market access
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4. Food is any substance consumed to
provide nutritional support for an organism.
Food is usually of plant, animal origin
Food contains essential nutrients such
as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,
or minerals.
The substance is ingested by an organism and
assimilated by the organism's cells to
provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate
growth.
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6. Food safety is used as a scientific method
describing handling, preparation and storage
of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness
Foodborne illness is any illness resulting from
the spoilage of contaminated
food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses,
or parasites that contaminate food
7. Provisions for
Import
Manufacturing
Handling
Packaging
selling
Export
Analysis of food
Offences & penalties
Constitution of FSSAI
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10. FSSAI works under the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, Government of India.
FSSAI is responsible for protecting and
promoting public health through
the regulation and supervision of food safety.
Headquarters at New Delhi
14 referral laboratories and 72 State/UT
laboratories located throughout India
112 laboratories are NABL accredited private
laboratories
11. FSSAI is located in 5 regions
Northern Region – With head office at New
Delhi.
Eastern Region.
North Eastern Region.
Western region.
Southern Region.
12. Rule 1: Wash hands between steps.
Rule 2: Sanitize work surfaces.
Rule 3: Use separate cutting boards for raw
meats, vegetables and produce, and cooked
foods.
Rule 4: Cook foods to safe temperatures.
13. Manual on Milk and Milk Products
Manual on Oils and Fats
Manual on Fruits and Vegetable Products
Manual on Food Additives
Manual on Metals
Manual on General Guidelines on Sampling
Manual on Antibiotics and Hormones
Residues
Manual on Meat and Fish
Manual on Water Analysis