Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that food security licenses will be made compulsory in the state. She said all shops should display toll-free numbers.
Institutions must obtain a Food Safety Registration / License within three months. The toll-free number of the Food Safety Department should be displayed in all food establishments. Food safety inspections will be tightened. The Food safety inspection is very important ahead of the monsoon season. The food safety sector is of paramount importance for the prevention of infectious diseases. The food safety calendar needs to be updated promptly. The Minister said that the public will have the facility to upload complaints along with photos.
There should be no reason to stop the food safety inspection after a while. Regular inspections should be performed. Strict measures should be taken. Closed shops will be open according to exact criteria. The inspection should be analyzed at the state level every month. Awareness programs should also be strengthened. Must have at least one member of an organization trained to meet the criteria set by FSSAI. They need to train others. All levels of food items should be inspected. The minister said the officers would seek police protection during emergencies during the inspection.
