This year, state government has assigned the work of testing the fish to Quality Council of India, a central government body
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"With all seriousness, I would like to inform the people of Goa that the fish imported in the state is been thoroughly checked, not only by the state government but also via the central government agencies," he said. "Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and I are strictly monitoring and keeping vigil. As the health minister, I am accountable to the people of my state and ensure food safety. The fish that is being imported in the state is absolutely safe for consumption," Rane said. The minister said that all the measures are put in place and every officer on duty is doing their job.
"It is sad to see such politicians at a high position making irresponsible statements, I would also like to appeal to the members of media to keep a vigil on their own and if anything is going wrong to bring forward the same to the notice of the department," he said referring to Alemao's statemen. "As committed, we are keeping strict watch and we will be continuously monitoring all fish that is being imported in the state," he added. Goa had banned import of fish during last monsoon fearing formalin being used to preserve the fish which is imported from other states like Tamil Nadu and Orissa. This year, state government has assigned the work of testing the fish to Quality Council of India, a central government body.
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