The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to submit a report to the State Food Safety Commissioner on the allegation that chemicals have been used to preserve fruits that is being exported from the Calicut International Airport.
Based on media reports
Commission acting chairperson P. Mohanachandradas said in a press release that a suo motu case had been registered based on media reports and an explanation sought from the State Food Safety Commissioner on the issue.
The commission was told that the Assistant Food Safety Commissioner, Malappuram, had collected samples and sent them to the food analytical laboratory in Kozhikode.
When it was pointed out that the FSSAI was issuing licence to firms involved in selling food at the airport and the State officials did not have the authority to conduct raids there, Mr. Mohanachandradas served a notice on the Central agency. The commission pointed out that “cheating expatriates by sending them unhealthy food” could not be tolerated.
