FSSAI said The FSSAI guidelines are a new step to taking care of the taste and health of our plates. Let’s find out how these new rules can be helpful in our everyday lives.
The new rules of FSSAI:
Attention to the safety of our plate Have you ever wondered how fresh and safe the food you’re eating is? According to The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) new guidelines have been issued. These rules tell us how we can improve the safety and quality of our food.
Best Before and By: What Does It Mean?
We often see two types of dates on food packets. Best Before and Use By. Let’s understand the difference between the two?
Best Before: This means that the food will be at its best taste and quality by this date. Food can still be eaten after this, but its taste may have changed a little.
Use By: This date indicates that it is not safe to eat food after this. After this date, harmful bacteria can grow in the food, which is not good for your health.
According to the FSSAI guidelines, now these two dates will be written on every food packet so that you can easily understand how long it is safe to eat food. New packets, new security Under the FSSAI guidelines, food packets will now become even smarter. Special ink will be used on some packets, which will change their color after opening the packet. This will help you know if the food is still fresh or not. Shopkeepers and food vendors will now have to take care that they do not sell any food after the use-by date. If anyone does so, strict action shall be taken against them. This will ensure that you shall always get fresh and safe food.
Your health is your responsibility. These new rules are not just for the government or shopkeepers. We have to understand our responsibility. Whenever you buy any food, make sure to check the dates given on the packet. Food can be eaten even after the best-before date, but food should be avoided after the use-by date.
Why is this step necessary?
The purpose of FSSAI guidelines is not just to make rules.
There are several main reasons for this:
- Health: Eating the right kind of food can keep you away from diseases.
- Prevent food wastage: When we understand how long food can be consumed, we will be able to avoid throwing away food in waste.
- Raising awareness: These regulations will make people more aware of food safety.
- Quality assurance: These new rules will ensure that only good-quality food is sold in the market.
The FSSAI guidelines is a good start, but we all have to work together to make it a success. We have to be conscious of the safety and quality of our food. At the same time, if these rules are not being followed somewhere, then one should not hesitate to complain about it.
Remember, our health is in our hands. FSSAI guidelines are showing us the right direction; now we have to follow them. So the next time you buy food, be sure to read the information on its package. Because good food should not only be tasty but also safe.
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