FOSTAC TRAINING
Legal Context
Intermsofsection16(3)hoftheFoodSafetyandStandardsAct2006,theFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)has to ensure training (whether withinoroutsidetheirarea)ofpersonswhoareorintendtobecomeinvolvedin foodbusinesses,whetherasfoodbusinessoperatorsoremployeesorotherwise. Itisaccordinglydesiredthat-
a) Allfoodbusinesseshavingcentrallicencesorstatelicensesshouldhaveat leastonetrainedandcertifiedfoodsafetysupervisorforevery25food- handlersorpartthereofonalltheirpremises.
b) Thesesupervisorsshouldinturncarryoutperiodiconsitetrainingofall foodhandlers,atleastonquarterlybasisandmaintainrecordthereoffor foodsafetyauditandinspections.
c) Foodhandlersinallpettyfoodbusinessesthatareregisteredshouldbe trained andcertified.
Benefits
· Helps in complying to FSSAI Requirements.
· Understanding basic concepts of food safety & hygiene.
· Certificate from FSSAI (Govt Body), after successful completion of the training
· Lowering the percentage of food infections & poisoning.
· Coverage of key contents
o Cleaning & Sanitation of Equipment and Premises
o Pest Control
o Personal Hygiene
o Food Operation And Controls
o Location, Layout & Facilities
o And many more
