date:Jul 04, 2019
ive tapes.
The letter pointed out that the metallic pins used in food packages are a physical hazard in food and pose a risk to consumer health and food safety due to which there is an urgent need to discourage the use of staple pins to pack food items in plastic and paper bags by creating awareness among businesses, especially unorganised FBOs and consumers on its harmful effects.
Speaking about the letter, Suresh Deshmukh, Joint Commissioner, FDA Pune, said, This advisory is largely based on