FSSAI food safety guidelines adopted by 10 Delhi gurdwaras
Ten gurdwaras in Delhi have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator FSSAI. It also includes the historic Bangla Sahib Gurdwara.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated Project BHOG (Blissful Hygienic Offering to God) to encourage all places of worship in the nation to maintain food safety and hygiene.
Manjit Singh GK, President Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee said they had set food safety and hygiene standards for community kitchens on the procurement of ingredients.
Vegetables are directly procured from Azadpur Mandi to ensure freshness and nutritional content. Meanwhile items rice, flour and milk are procured to make ‘prasad’ nutritious and wholesome.
Desi ghee and edible oils purchased for use in langar have been standardised and are tested for purity in government labs.
People engaged in langar kitchen are supposed to wear aprons, gloves and head covers.
-PTC News
