The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified nearly 100 jails across the nation as ‘Eat Right Campus,’ a part of its broader Eat Right India movement. This initiative aims to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices within various institutional settings, including correctional facilities.
Rigorous Evaluation: The certification process involves a stringent assessment based on FSSAI’s prescribed criteria, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
Identification of Gaps: Through self-assessment or third-party audits, jails identify areas for improvement, fostering a culture of accountability towards food safety and nutrition.
Food Safety Training: Food Safety Supervisors and handlers within the jails undergo training through FSSAI’s Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) Programme. This program emphasizes good hygiene and manufacturing practices.
Skill Enhancement: By equipping personnel with essential skills and knowledge, jails enhance their capacity to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Positive Influence: With over 2,900 workplaces nationwide certified as Eat Right Campuses, the initiative significantly impacts the lives of individuals, ensuring access to healthy and hygienic food.
Cultural Shift: Certified jails serve as examples, inspiring broader cultural shifts towards safer food environments, reinforcing the importance of food safety and nutrition across the country.
Continued Momentum: FSSAI remains dedicated to collaborating with institutions across sectors to expand the Eat Right Campus initiative, fostering a culture of well-being and ensuring universal access to healthy and hygienic food.
Nationwide Reach: By extending certification to diverse workplaces and institutions, FSSAI aims to reach every corner of the country, promoting safe and healthy eating practices among all segments of society.
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