New Delhi: Northeastern states of Meghalaya and Manipur are among the states that topped in the list of smaller states in terms of food safety index, according to a study done by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Gujarat followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have topped among larger states in terms of food safety index, while Chandigarh topped among the union territories.
Goa lead among the smaller states followed by Manipur and Meghalaya as far as food safety is concerned, the report said.
The FSSAI released the report of the second ‘State Food Safety Index’ to celebrate the World Food Safety Day during a webinar. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who participated in the webinar, called for an action for safe food on this day.
“Ensure its safe, grow it safe, Keep it safe, Eat it safe and team up for safety,” the minister said. FSSAI also released an e-handbook on ‘Eat Right during COVID-19’ for the citizens.
An updated guidance note ‘Food Hygiene and Safety Guidelines for Food Businesses during Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic’ was also released on the occasion.
