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FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently launched the food safety Mitra scheme. The Food Safety Mitra Scheme has been launched by FSSAI with an aim to provide support to all the small and medium food businesses in India in terms of compliance with the food safety laws. The Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme will lead to improved ease of doing business by creating a transparent and organized ecosystem supporting food businesses wherein food businesses will be able to get trained service providers at fair prices - lowering the costs of compliance.
The Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme would also create new employment opportunities for youth, particularly with food and nutrition backgrounds. The FSM would undergo training and certification by FSSAI to do their work and get paid by food businesses for their services
The objectives of the Food Safety Mitra Scheme are as follows:
Food Safety Mitra is an individual who undergoes training and certified by FSSAI to perform activities on behalf of food business operators with respect to the implementation of FSS Act, Rules and Regulations.
The food safety Mitra is divided into three categories as given below:
Given below is the eligibility criteria for Trainer Mitra
Particulars | Basic Level | Advance Level | Special Courses |
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Educational Qualification | Graduate in Science / food / technology / biology /
chemistry / microbiology or any other related fields. If a degree holder in any other streams, the minimum experience of 5 years in relevant food industry such as manufacturing, catering, retail, etc. is required. |
Graduate in Science / food / technology / biology /
chemistry / microbiology or any other related fields. If a degree holder in any other streams, the minimum experience of 7 years in relevant food industry such as manufacturing, catering, retail, etc. is required. |
Graduate in Science / food / technology / biology / chemistry / microbiology or any other related fields. If a degree holder in any other streams, the minimum experience of 7 years in a particular sector such as milk, fish, meat etc. is required. |
Training Experience | Minimum training experience of 3 years in food safety and hygiene, which includes HACCP, FSMS and any other similar food safety systems in the relevant Food Industry. | Minimum training experience of 5 years in food safety and hygiene, which includes HACCP, FSMS and any other similar food safety systems in the relevant Food Industry. | Minimum training experience of 5 years in food safety and system regulations in the particular sector of the industry. |
General Training Received | Knowledge of FSSAI rules and regulations | Knowledge of FSSAI rules and regulations | Knowledge of FSSAI rules and regulations |
Skills | Should possess good communication and motivational skills. Should be available for training at least 20 days per year. |
Should possess good communication and motivational skills. Should be available for training at least 20 days per year. |
Should possess good communication and motivational skills. Should be available for training at least 20 days per year. |
Note: The priority will be to the applicants having knowledge of hazards identification, hygienic and sanitary practices, processing techniques, analysis or control of contaminants and allergens.
The roles and responsibilities of the Food Safety Mitra are listed out:
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