Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe calls for behaviour change
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Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated that poor compliance with food safety regulations is significantly impacting public health in India.
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- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe identified food safety as a major, overlooked public health issue in India.
- He highlighted that while legal regulations exist, they are largely ignored by stakeholders outside of basic licensing.
- Poor dietary habits and a lack of awareness regarding food safety contribute to rising rates of non-communicable diseases.
- The commissioner urged for both improved regulatory enforcement and a shift in consumer behavior to address the growing disease burden.
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Tukaram Mundhe
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner
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“The largest or the biggest issue in India regarding food safety is that it is causing public health havoc. We are not realising it. The sooner we understand and appreciate it, the better it will be for us,”
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…health problems. Speaking to reporters after a 'Tukaram Se Takkar' talk session at Karnavati University in Ahmedabad, Mundhe said India already has several laws, rules and regulations aimed at ensuring food safety. " The largest or the biggest issue in India regarding food safety is that it is causing public health havoc. We are not realising it. The sooner we understand and appreciate it, the better it will be for us, " the IAS officer said. However, he pointed out that the larger challenge lies in ensuring compliance with these existing provisions. The issue with food safety is that regulations in place are not being followed, he…
“Rules do exist, acts do exist. Except maybe licensing and registration, no regulation is followed. This is how we are compromising public health,”
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…IAS officer said. However, he pointed out that the larger challenge lies in ensuring compliance with these existing provisions. The issue with food safety is that regulations in place are not being followed, he said. " Rules do exist, acts do exist. Except maybe licensing and registration, no regulation is followed. This is how we are compromising public health, " Mundhe told reporters. According to Mundhe, the consequences of unsafe food consumption are often overlooked because people tend to focus on treating illnesses rather than examining possible causes linked to their…
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