India launches food
safety drive to tackle Delhi Belly By James Lamont in Published: October 15 2008 03:00 | Last updated:
October 15 2008 03:00 Source of Article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dba16034-9a51-11dd-bfe2-000077b07658.html Delhi Belly entered the vocabulary of international
travel long ago. Visitors to But the Indian government is hoping to spruce up the
country's gastronomic image by launching measures to promote safe eating in
the country's capital. Ahead of the Commonwealth Games in two years' time, the
Indian Food Safety and Standards Agency will publish a Directory of Safe
Eating Establishments to help visitors enjoy the highlights of Athletes and sports fans will receive a booklet
advising them of the best, and safest, places to find samosa,
chicken tandoori and aloo
chat. The agency will vet 1,000 small to medium-sized
restaurants across the city and offer assistance to bring their levels of
hygiene up to scratch, according to the Health Ministry. The restaurants that
meet standards of food safety will be allowed to display a logo advertising
their clean kitchens to would-be clientele. "Training and capacity building would be
undertaken by a panel of auditors and experts. Food samples would be tested
periodically and a simplified standard will be developed against which
performance will be evaluated," the Health Ministry said. The government has plans to extend the scheme to other
popular tourist destinations across Mohini Bazaz, editor of the Delhi Diary, a guide to the city,
said: "It's quite safe [to eat] in the big restaurants. Just as long as
you don't eat in the smaller places, there's no problem." The campaign is reminiscent of efforts by The move was part of a drive by Likewise, Indians prefer more vegetarian fare and |
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