Food Inspection Hamayoun

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Food Inspection in Public Places

Dr M.Hamayoun


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Introduction

Inspection in relation to food management will

involve a detailed examination of all or part of

the consignment of produced foods, stored

commodities, the methods of handling andtransport, the storage building, and the

standards of storekeeping and pest control.

Examination of the commodities themselvesmay or may not include the taking and analysis

of samples.


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Objective of Inspection

The overall objective of inspection is

to provide information as a basis for

management action and futureplanning to ensure that deterioration

and loss of stored commodities are

kept to a minimum. Food safetyaswell as economic reasons provide

strong rationale for inspecting foods.


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LAWSordinances sub rules forFOOD INSPECTION


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Food Ordinance/Laws

The Pure Food Ordinance, 1960 consolidates and amends the law in relation to the

preparation and the sale of foods. aim is to ensure purity of food being supplied to

people in the market and, therefore, provides for preventing adulteration. a) it prohibits

manufacturing/preparation or processing of such food, which is likely to be unsafe for

human consumption, e.g. any food which can cause food poisoning; b) it prohibits import,

export or sale of unsafe food; c) sets out certain hygiene standards; d) provides forinspection and laboratory analysis of food samples according to a set criterion.

The Pure Food Ordinance 1960 does not apply to cantonment areas. There is separate

law for cantonments called The Cantonment Pure Food Act, 1966.

Pakistan Hotels and Restaurant Act, 1976 applies to all hotels and restaurants in

Pakistan and seeks to control and regulate the rates and standard of service(s) by

hotels and restaurants.


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Sub Rules/Laws Applied

269 & 273

For not covering the food items in the shops

hygiene and sanitation, inspection of Floors,and general shop layout.

278

Rule is applied when the garbage is dumped infront of the shop.


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Authorities of Inspection of the Food

DFC- District Food Controller from food

department.

AFC- Assistant Food Controller . Health officer Food-From DCO office.

Food Inspector-from Health Department.

DFC & Health officer are acting as theMagistrates.


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Food Inspector Work Plan

They are preparing a monthly work plan and

then following the plan accordingly.

At least 20 shops, Restaurants are checked by

them Monthly.

They are checking the Hygiene and sanitation

of the food items as well as the premises and

personal handling the food items also some

time taking samples.


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Five Keys Principles

Five key principles

The five key principles of food hygiene, according to WHO,

are:[3]

Prevent contaminating food with pathogens spreadingfrom people, pets, and pests.

Separate raw and cooked foods to prevent

contaminating the cooked foods.

Cook foods for the appropriate length of time and at theappropriate temperature to kill pathogens.

Store food at the proper temperature.

Use safe water and raw materials


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Examples of some Food inspectionTechniques & Procedures.


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Meat Products


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Purpose

The quality meat product is ensured by the

ante mortem and postmortem inspection or

examination of the living or slaughtered

animal organs.

Physical Properties.

Sampling for Laboratory.

Hygiene and Sanitation of personal and

premises.


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Poultry

The poultry products arechecked by the veterinary inthe Farm and in the marketby the authorities for thegeneral well being and takingin consideration for thegeneral hygiene andsanitation of the product aswell as the place where it issold sampling of the productis also done.


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What should be checked? Oil and ghee

Inspection for adulteration (substitution of

high value oil by low-cost oils) [will be done by a

laboratory] Checking of fortification level i.e. Vitamin A & D

[will be done by a laboratory]

Looking for oxidation of oils, rancid odors

Looking for poor lid seals, or seams, leaks from

split bottles

Looking for any signs of corrosion of cans,

exterior corrosion results especially from wetting

by salt water.

Food Inspection Oil & Ghee


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Packed Food Inspection

Print control

Plastic sealing

Crate inspection

Aluminum foil

Metal cans

Labels

Boxes


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Limitation

The laws are not implemented properly in

Pakistan due to corruption in the departments

and lack of accountability.

The second reason according to the FoodInspectors is the security and minimal

resources provided for there jobs.


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Recommendations

1. Provide a high level ofhealth protection

2. Include clear definitions to increase consistency

and legal security

3. Be based on high quality, transparent, and

independent scientific advice following risk

assessment, risk management and risk

communication


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InspectionInspection

Government(Food Control

Authorities)

Government(Food Control

Authorities)

ConsumerConsumer has a right to select

better quality and safer foods oftheir choice

ConsumerConsumer has a right to select

better quality and safer foods oftheir choice

Better Quality and Safer FoodsBetter Quality and Safer Foods

LaboratoryLaboratory

Food LegislationFood Legislation

Food Control ManagementFood Control ManagementInformation,

Education,

Communication and

Training

Information,

Education,

Communication and

Training

Government provides consumer protection and ensures that all foodsare fit and safe for human consumptionGovernment provides consumer protection and ensures that all foodsare fit and safe for human consumption

Food control system should be developedand implemented in a transparent

manner

Food control system should be developedand implemented in a transparent

manner


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Problem with change

Its Not My Job!


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