AdminTen Gurudwaras in the national capital including the historical Bangla Sahib Gurudwara have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The stricter set of food safety standards and hygiene have been put in place at all the 10 Gurudwaras where around one lakh […]
Ten Gurudwaras in the national capital including the historical Bangla Sahib Gurudwara have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The stricter set of food safety standards and hygiene have been put in place at all the 10 Gurudwaras where around one lakh devotees partake Langar
The FSSAI has initiated Project BHOG (Blissful Hygienic Offering to God) to encourage all places of worship in the country to adopt and maintain food safety and hygiene in the preparation of Prasad.
Desi ghee and edible oils purchased by the committee for use in Langar are standardised and tested for purity in government labs.
Reverse osmosis (RO) plants have been set up to provide clean water for cooking to prevent contamination of food. Apart from materials used, the training and adoption of hygienic practices by the food handlers is being closely monitored.
All regular employees engaged in Langar kitchen are required to wear aprons, gloves and head covers. Certain items like chapatis are prepared using standard equipment without being touched by food handlers. All Langar premises are cleaned twice a day to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene standards
-Asianage