THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A Special Task Force (Intelligence) has been formed to conduct food safety inspections in the state. Minister Veena George said that the task force has been formed to investigate and take necessary follow-up measures in case of emergencies like food poisoning in the state and report to the commissioner. The task force will also carry out covert investigations and produce reports in order to prevent adulterated food products from reaching the market

The minister also said that the special task force consists of a Food Safety Assistant Commissioner, 2 Food Safety officers and a clerk under the leadership of the Food Safety Deputy Commissioner.