FSSAI in its order said that it also believes this move will create public pressure on non-licensed or non-registered players to seek licenses or registration
Bird flu: Food regulator asks consumers to avoid eating undercooked chicken, half-boiled eggs
The Food and Safety Standards Authority said there was no need to panic for as long as all poultry products are properly cooked before consumption.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on Thursday advised consumers to avoid eating half-boiled eggs and undercooked chicken in view of the countrywide outbreak of avian flu among poultry, reported PTI. At the same time, the regulator urged consumers to not panic, saying there was no need to stop buying poultry products as long as they are cooked properly.
The Centre on January 18 said that the outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu had been confirmed in 14 states. In India, the disease spreads mostly through migratory birds entering the country during the winter season.
Obtaining food safety licence made easy
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It is a step towards eradicating corruption, says designated officer
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It is a step towards eradicating corruption, says designated officer
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on Thursday said that those who have applied for licence from the authority will get it either through post or applicants may download the licence from the authority website.
Speaking to reporters here, authority’s designated officer in Dakshina Kannada C.H. Praveen Kumar said that the measure was a step towards eradicating corruption in granting licence. Entrepreneurs may download and get the licence printed by visiting www.foscos.fssai.gov.in.