The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on March 15, 2024, notified regarding the Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance.
The following has been stated:
• It has stated that deliberations were held on creating awareness amongst farmers regarding the judicious use of antibiotics in livestock, aquaculture, poultry etc. as part of FSSAI’s responsibilities under the AMR National Action Plan-II.
• It has directed the Commissioners of Food Safety of States and UTs to work diligently towards achieving the target of 100 food streets to be developed as ‘Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets’.
• The states were directed to prepare their surveillance plans and conduct regular meetings with state labs and their officials.
• A Guidance Document for Training of Food Handlers in the Canteens of Universities, Colleges and Hostels was also unveiled during the meeting to strengthen the food safety infrastructure. This initiative aims to train about 11 lakh food handlers working in the Canteens of Universities, Colleges and Hostels in the next 2 years.
[Press Release ID: 2015026]
