Only 250 Institutions in Kerala Hold Active 'Eat Right Campus' Certification as Many Validities Expire
Quick Brief
Only 250 institutions across Kerala maintain active 'Eat Right Campus' certifications under an initiative by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Meanwhile, the official validity for 204 previously certified campuses has now expired. The program is designed to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable food environments to curb food-borne illnesses and nutrition-related diseases.
What Happened?
A low number of institutions in Kerala currently possess the FSSAI 'Eat Right Campus' certification, with only 250 active participants. Additionally, the certification validity for 204 other institutions has lapsed.
Why It Matters
The FSSAI initiative is critical for guaranteeing safe, nutritious, and sustainable food options in educational and institutional settings. A high rate of expired certifications highlights potential gaps in maintaining long-term food safety standards and disease prevention protocols on campuses.
Key Facts
- Only 250 institutions in Kerala hold active 'Eat Right Campus' certification.
- The validity for 204 previously certified institutions has expired.
- The initiative is overseen by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- The program aims to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable food on campuses.
- Key goals include reducing food-borne illnesses, deficiency diseases, and non-communicable diseases.
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