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Inspections will continue; will arrange facilities to upload complaints by including photos, says Minister Veena George

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said that strict food safety inspections will continue in the state. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a national seminar on Food Security Day.


"The inspections will not be stopped. The inspections won't be carried out just on the basis of incidents. It will constantly take place. The calendar for food security has been updated. The public will have the facility to upload complaints including photos. The inspections into public complaints will continue," she said.


"More food safety labs will be set up in the state. There are currently mobile food safety labs in all 14 districts. There are regional labs in three districts. Apart from this, the construction of food safety labs in Pathanamthitta and Kannur will start soon," the minister said.


"Our diet contributes to many diseases, including lifestyle diseases. The number of dialysis centers and transplantation centers in the state is increasing with the number of patients. It is important to take steps to avoid this situation. Awareness plays a big role in this. The Department of Food Safety is the department responsible for the health of individuals. We must ensure that the food eaten at home and outside is clean and unadulterated. The food we eat is important for health and boosting the immune system. The state consistently ranks first in the National Health Index. We have been trying to improve our position every time. The people are also with us," she added.

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