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Challenges in Developing Competency-based Training Curriculum for Food Safety Regulators in India.
Anitha Thippaiah1, Komal Preet Allagh1, G V Murthy1
1Department of Maternal Child Health and Nutrition, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Summary
A new competency-based training curriculum was developed for India's food safety regulators to meet the demands of the Food Safety and Standards Act. Implementation challenges persist in resource-limited settings despite collaborative efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Food Science
- Regulatory Affairs
Background:
- The Food Safety and Standards Act necessitates a highly skilled food regulatory workforce due to complex management procedures.
- This Act redefined the roles and responsibilities of food regulatory personnel in India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify essential competencies for India's food regulatory workforce.
- To develop a competency-based training curriculum and materials for food safety regulators.
- To support the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act through capacity building.
Main Methods:
- A competency-based training needs assessment was conducted.
- A comprehensive training curriculum was developed with international technical assistance.
- Training materials, including facilitator guides and participant handbooks, were created.
Main Results:
- A five-module training program was designed covering food science, management systems, legislation, enforcement, and administration.
- Training materials include facilitator guides and participant handbooks.
- Essentials of Food Hygiene modules were developed for food handlers and regulators.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum addresses the need for skilled human resources under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
- Despite comprehensive curriculum development, implementation in resource-limited settings remains a significant challenge.
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