“Wearing of Personnel Protective Equipments such as gloves, depends on the activity you are doing in food handling. All food handlers are required to wear appropriate protective clothing like gloves, hairnet etc, depending on the activity they are performing. Example – washing hands & sanitizing them is enough while handling food. Gloves may be used […]
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Is it a mandatory requirement to use gloves for the employees handling food?
“Wearing of Personnel Protective Equipments such as gloves, depends on the activity you are doing in food handling. All food handlers are required to wear appropriate protective clothing like gloves, hairnet etc, depending on the activity they are performing. Example – washing hands & sanitizing them is enough while handling food. Gloves may be used […]
Explain/Describe the legal/mandatory requirement to wear gloves while handling raw food?
“Wearing of Personnel Protective Equipments such as gloves, depends on the activity you are doing in food handling. All food handlers are required to wear appropriate protective clothing like gloves, hairnet etc, depending on the activity they are performing. Example – washing hands & sanitizing them is enough while handling food. Gloves may be used […]
Do all food handlers need to wear protective clothing like gloves and hairnets? “
“Wearing of Personnel Protective Equipments such as gloves, depends on the activity you are doing in food handling. All food handlers are required to wear appropriate protective clothing like gloves, hairnet etc, depending on the activity they are performing. Example – washing hands & sanitizing them is enough while handling food. Gloves may be used […]
Meaning of use by date ?”
“As per the defination of “”Use by date”” in FSS (Packaging & Labelling) Regulation, 2011
What’s the right way to wash my hands?
“Hands should be washed for 20 seconds as follows: – Wet hands under warm running water – Use enough soap to form a good lather – Rub all parts of hands with soap and water – Lather for at least 15-20 seconds, vigorously and thoroughly rubbing all hand surfaces, including the fingertips and thumbs – […]
If we are handling food by wearing gloves than also it is important to wash hand?
“Proper hand washing is extremely important, whether using gloves or not. If using gloves, hand washing should be carried out before putting gloves on, between glove changes and after gloves are removed. The problem with the use of gloves is that in situations where staff is not given proper training in food safety, gloves are […]
Will Food Safety Auditing through Auditing Agencies be mandatory?
Food Businesses classified by Food Authority for mandatory Food Safety Audits will be liable to get their businesses timely audited by recognised Auditing Agencies. Food Authority will declare the category/type of food businesses subject to mandatory audit based on risk classification and the frequency of audits. This classification will be based on factors like Food […]
Is it mandatory to follow food safety & hygiene requirements?
Yes, as per the condition of license, it is required to maintain sanitary and hygienic standards in the food premises and handler`s hygiene as specified in the Schedule – 4 according to the category of food business. Please refer to the condition of license.
What should be provided for washing and drying hands at the hand washing sinks?
“Proper hand washing facilities shall be provided. Hand washing and drying system should include – Porcelain/Stainless Steel Wash-hand basins, preferably knee operated liquid Soap Sanitizer Supply of hot and /or cold water Wet hands drying system Clean and dry towels, preferably paper towel/rolls Covered Trash Bin, preferably pedal […]
Are there other forms of expressing shelf-life used on food products?
FBO may express the shelf life of the product as Best befor, Use – by date, Recommended last consumption date or Expiry date.
What is the difference between a ‘best before’ and a ‘use by’ date?
“As per the defination of “”Use by date”” in FSS (Packaging & Labelling) Regulation, 2011
Should separate sinks be provided for hand washing?
Yes. A designated sink for hand washing must be provided in food preparation areas and it should not be used for any other activity such as washing utensils, clothes etc.It must be easily accessible, not likely to be obstructed and located close to the working area. In large kitchens that are sub-divided into different work […]
Are gloves a legal requirement for employees handling food?
“Wearing of Personnel Protective Equipments such as gloves, depends on the activity you are doing in food handling. All food handlers are required to wear appropriate protective clothing like gloves, hairnet etc, depending on the activity they are performing. Example – washing hands & sanitizing them is enough while handling food. Gloves may be used […]
How do you prevent cross-contamination?
“Cross contamination is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. It happens when harmful germs are spread onto food from other food, surfaces, hands or equipment. Cross contamination may occur from – 1. Food to food – Food can become contaminated by bacteria from other foods. This type of cross-contamination is especially dangerous […]