Eat Right India

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Connected to: Prelims

Context: Police stations in New Delhi district have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

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Eat Right India to ensures that the citizens get safe and nutritious food.
Under the initiative, the New Delhi district focused on the health of its personnel across canteens, kitchens and mess in the district.
The programme also includes a food and safety audit.

'Eat Right Campus'

Initiative of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in Schools, universities, colleges, workplaces, hospitals, tea estates etc.
The objective of the programme is to improve the health of people and promote socio-economic development of the nation.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Food Safety and Standards Act (2006) established Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
FSSAI function under the administrative control of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
It Promote Standards for food items and regulate their manufacturing, storage, distribution, sale and import.
Its Headquarters is in New Delhi.
The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer are appointed by the Government.

https://eatrightindia.gov.in/eatrightindia.jsp