Dimapur, April 25 (EMN): The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare has directed the state’s capital food testing team of State Public Health Laboratory to conduct food testing activity on the spot. A press release from Dr. Meguosielie Kire, principal director and additional food safety commissioner has served this notice to the authority in concern on Wednesday.
The press release stated that, the central sector scheme Food Safety on Wheels- mobile food testing laboratory starts from April in phase wise manner in all the districts.
Kire informed all the authorities in concern to cooperate and assist the food testing team. He directed them to assist the team within its jurisdiction for proper implementation of the food testing activities in checking adulterants in food items in the interest of public health.
The action plan shall be carried out in coordination with the district administration, police, designated officer (CMOs), food safety officers and food business operators, it informed.
