TTD To Setup FSSAI Lab Soon in Tirumala

With an aim to enhance the quality of raw materials which are used in making the Prasadams and Annaprasadams, TTD EO Sri J Syamala Rao has decided to take the assistance of Food Safety and Security Authority of India(FSSAI) in the procurement.

A review meeting on the same subject along with the JEOs Smt Goutami, Sri Veerabrahmam with the authorities from FSSAI was held in the chamber of the EO in TTD Administrative Building in Tirupati on Monday evening.

During the meeting, the EO directed the JEO Tirupati to make necessary arrangements so that the FSSAI establishes a dedicated Lab in Tirumala to check the ingredients and raw materials that are being used in the preparation of Prasadams, Annaprasadams and also the purity of Jala Prasadam in a scientific manner. He also said, the FSSAI helps not only in checking the quality of the raw materials but also in procuring the best materials at a reduced price. 

The EO also said the rules and norms prescribed by FSSAI shall be followed while inviting tenders for procurement of raw materials. He also said, SoP shall be prepared for the procurement process also.

Sri Purnachandra Rao, Director of Food Safety of Andhra Pradesh, has also submitted certain recommendations on food and water safety measures.

Sri Ravindra Reddy, Food Safety and Fast-Tag Nodal Officer, Sri Balu Naik, Deputy Director of FSSAI, New Delhi, CE Sri Nageswara Rao, EE Procurement Sri Murali Krishna and others were present.