Health cards are mandatory from February 1st; people who buy takeout take note

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health cards will be mandatory in the state from February 1st. Health card is required for all food handlers in all establishments that cook, distribute and sell food. Apart from the food safety officers, the health inspectors of the health department will also check the health card.

A slip or sticker with a food safety warning is mandatory on the parcels from 1st of February onwards. It has been warned that action will be taken against establishments that provide food parcels without the warning. The warning should specify the date and time at which the food was cooked and the time within which it should be consumed as well.