Section 8: Testing of Meals by accredited Laboratories
Mid Day Meal Rules 2015Central Rules · 2009
(1) Hot cooked meal provided to children shall be evaluated and certified by the Government Food Research Laboratory or any laboratory accredited or recognized by law, so as to ensure that the meal meets with the nutritional standards and quality specified in Schedule II to the Act.
The Food and Drugs Administration Department of the State may collect samples to ensure the nutritive value and quality of the meals.
(2) The Department referred to in sub-rule (1) shall collect the samples at least once in a month from randomly selected schools or centralised kitchens and send such samples for examination to the laboratories referred to in sub-rule (1).