This is an archive article published on November 21, 2023
Only govt should do food certification, not NGOs: Sitharaman on UP’s ban on halal-certified products
In a press conference, she said it is not right for any organisation other than the government ones to give certification.
Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference at BJP media centre, in Hyderabad, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (PTI Photo) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said food certification should be done only by governmental agencies, and not by non-governmental organisations.
In a press conference, replying to a query on the Uttar Pradesh government banning the production, storage, distribution and sale of food products with halal certification, she said it is not right for any organisation other than the government ones to give certification.
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“Food quality and food testing are essentially a government job. Government should do it. We have our Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),” she said, adding it is the government agencies that should ascertain whether there are chemical additives, artificial or harmful colours and so on.
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