CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently launched the food safety Mitra scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food Safety Mitra is a individual professional certified by FSSAI and performs limited actions on behalf of/for FBOs with respect to the implementation of FSS Act, Rules & Regulation. from a recognised university along with working knowledge of computers, internet etc. are eligible to apply.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food Safety Mitra is an individual who undergoes training and certified by FSSAI to perform activities on behalf of food business operators with respect to the implementation of FSS Act, Rules and Regulations.

Detailed explanation-4: -New Delhi, Oct 16 : Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday launched Food Mitra Scheme which aims at motivating and facilitating food business operators (FBOs) and people for maintaining food hygiene.

Detailed explanation-5: -FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.