FSSAI Fruits and Vegetables Safety Guidelines - Summary
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has laid down essential fruits and vegetables safety guidelines to ensure that the fruits and vegetables we consume are safe and of high quality. These FSSAI guidelines are designed to prevent contamination and ensure proper handling and storage, ultimately promoting the overall safety of fresh produce.
Importance of FSSAI Guidelines for Fruits and Vegetables
The FSSAI’s fruits and vegetables safety guidelines help consumers enjoy safe and nutritious produce. By promoting best practices in cultivation, handling, and distribution, these guidelines significantly reduce the risk of contamination and enhance consumer well-being.
FSSAI Standards for Fruits and Vegetable Products
Steps to Safe & Healthy Fruits & Vegetables
WASH:
- Wash your hands before and after coming in contact with fruits, vegetables, and other packed items.
- Wash or scrub all fruits, vegetables, and packed food under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
- Fruits and vegetables labeled “prewashed” do not need to be washed again at home.
KEEP COLD:
- Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours.
- Use a refrigerator thermometer to ensure the temperature stays at 40°F or below.
SEPARATE:
- Store fruits and vegetables away from raw meat, poultry, and seafood to avoid contamination from dripping juices that may contain germs.
- Always use a separate cutting board for fruits and vegetables, never using it for raw meats, poultry, or seafood.
- Wash cutting boards, countertops, and utensils with hot, soapy water before and after preparing fruits and vegetables.
For more details, you can visit the official website of FSSAI.
Download the FSSAI Fruits and Vegetables Safety Guidelines in PDF format from the link given below and ensure that the fruits and vegetables you consume are safe and healthy!
