India is set to implement regulations for street food,as a part of its effort to ensure food safety and promote consumer confidence.
The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS),the national standards body of India,has finalized basic requirements for street food vendors.
These requirements have been designed to promote public health and protect consumers from unsanitary,unwholesome,mislabeled or adulterated food,and provide a sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade in food.
Consumer Affairs,Food and Public Distribution minister Thomas said the street food sector has shown phenomenal growth recently,and is also a source of livelihood for a large number of people.
"Hence the standard developed by BIS has immense potential to safeguard public health and also promote the confidence of the consumer over the entire spectrum of food industry,"Thomas added.
While street food is a popular option in India because it is convenient and cheaper than offerings at hotels and restaurants,a majority of it stands unsafe due to mishandling and contamination with foodborne pathogens.
