Kochi, The TDB has informed the Kerala High Court that it will take steps to correct the deficiencies in cleaning, sanitation, pest prevention and storage identified by FSSAI during its inspections of the prasadam production unit at Sabarimala and will ensure that the required standards are progressively achieved.
The court noted that the Travancore Devaswom Board has been directed by FSSAI to rectify the nonconformities identified during the inspection and to furnish supporting documentary evidence for verification by the competent authority. On the issue of establishing a full-fledged food analysis laboratory at Sabarimala, the court directed the Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, to convene a meeting with the Food Safety Commissioner, Kerala, and the concerned officers of the TDB and to undertake regular follow up with all concerned.
“Insofar as housekeeping and storage arrangements are concerned, it is stated that the inspection noted the need for improved cleaning of equipment and utensils, appropriate segregation and storage of cleaning chemicals, better storage of raw materials and finished products, appropriate stock rotation and maintenance of corresponding records,” the High Court noted. The TDB told the court that the inputs and observations received from the FSSAI will be duly considered and that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.
