Misleading consumers - maida is atta
Atta, bread or pasta, many brands are selling maida made products and calling ot wheat. Fssai came up with some mandatory declaration requirement and then keeps extending date.
Why is it that no one cares about consumer health in India and other than a few of us and this circle may be , is there anyone where even an honest converstion is even taking place about such issues. The fight is between consumer and the vested interests. more
Why is it that no one cares about consumer health in India and other than a few of us and this circle may be , is there anyone where even an honest converstion is even taking place about such issues. The fight is between consumer and the vested interests. more
Viewed by 546
View all 11 comments Below 11 comments
I haven't heard any politician addressing this issue during the current election campaign.Probably they have better things to discuss when putting down their opponents more
May 04
There is need to resurrect Food Regulators/Health Departments in every State by linking their salaries to performance. Corruption, non-accountability, political patronage and corrupt judicial system had embolden the officials of these departments not to work. There should be standards for all eatables printed on the pack and their testing should be done at the manufacturing and retail end. The content of excess pesticides should be tested in all food grains/vegetables/fruits to ensure safety of hapless consumers. The non performing officials should be removed from service every half yearly after assessing their performance. Job security, assured increments and time bound promotions have made all employees lethargic and non-accountable. These institutions should be overhauled by amending the existing service rules. more
May 04
