‘Food Safety Causing Public Health Havoc’: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe

Food safety vs public health: Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe calls for behaviour change

Mundhe said people frequently look at illnesses only from a healthcare perspective without considering whether the food and beverages they consume could be contributing to their health problems

‘Food safety causing public health havoc’: Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe

Food safety in India presents major health challenges that remain unrecognized by the public. Despite existing regulations, adherence is notably poor, endangering public health. The shift in disease burden towards non-communicable diseases underscores these alarming trends. Increased awareness and sensitivity regarding food safety are urgently required for effective change.

‘Singham IAS’ Tukaram Mundhe says India needs to regulate online food sector

On vigilance during festivals, Maharashtra Food and Drugs Commissioner says ‘It is not about culture, religion, festivals; it is about food safety’.

‘Rules exist, but aren’t followed’: Tukaram Mundhe on why food safety is a public health issue

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said existing food and advertising laws must be enforced more strictly, while warning endorsers against false or misleading claims.

Food safety laws exist, but compliance remains a challenge: Maha FDA

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday said India’s food safety framework has several laws and regulations, but compliance remains a major challenge, arguing that enforcement systems must evolve with new forms of food businesses and changing consumer habits. Speaking to students at Karnavati University, Mundhe said the central problem is not necessarily t…