World Food Safety Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 07 2019:
Commemorating the first ever World Food Safety Day, State Food Safety Authority, Manipur observed the day under the theme "Food Safety, everyone's business" at Medical Directorate Board Hall, Lamphelpat, Imphal, today.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Director of Health Services and Additional Food Safety Commissioner, Dr K Rajo said that unsafe food is a threat to human health.
He urged the officials concerned to check properly the labels in packaged food items for safety and appealed all the Designated Officers to strictly regulate the food industry.
He also called for creating maximum public awareness about food safety measures.
Designated Officer of Imphal East, T Brojendro Khaba Meitei and Designated Officer of Imphal West, Y Satyajeet Singh also spoke on Food Safety Act, rules and regulations.
"If it is not safe, it is not food," Y Satyajeet Singh said and cautioned the public to be aware of the safety of food they consume.
The officials took food safety pledge.
Additional Director, Medical Directorate, Dr Sashee Kumar Mangang also attended the event.