Major Functions * Monitoring of food/feed industries, markets, hotels, restaurants, and sweet shops * Issuance and renewal of food licenses and feed permits, and recommendation for industry establishment * Grading/classification of hotels and restaurants based on food hygiene standards * Training on food processing, nutrition, and hygiene * Consumer awareness programs, information dissemination, messages, Food Hygiene Day, consumer gatherings, training programs, etc. * Emergency, regular, and joint market monitoring * Trial tests and research related to food technology * Laboratory analysis services * Technical consultation services The office has the following four sections, and the main functions carried out by these sections are as follows: Food Hygiene and Quality Regulation Section The main objective of this section is the implementation of the Food Act/Rules and Feed Act/Rules. The major functions of this section are as follows: * To conduct or facilitate market monitoring in coordination with various agencies from time to time to ensure effective implementation of the Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2081; Food Regulations, 2027; Feed Act, 2033; and Feed Regulations, 2041. * To collect samples of suspected food and feed products being sold/distributed in the market from time to time through food/feed inspectors and arrange for laboratory analysis. * To initiate legal procedures in accordance with prevailing acts/rules if laboratory analysis of samples shows adverse results. * To appropriately address complaints/grievances received from the general consumers in coordination with relevant stakeholders within the framework of prevailing acts/rules. * To actively work or facilitate coordination with stakeholders during market monitoring targeted at festivals and special occasions held from time to time. * To maintain records of completed activities. Food and Feed Laboratory The main functions of the Food and Feed Laboratory are as follows: * To analyze samples collected by food/feed inspectors and provide analysis reports. * To analyze samples received from other offices/organizations and provide analysis reports. * To periodically check laboratory equipment, maintain records thereof, and inform concerned authorities if any defects are observed in the equipment. * To maintain records of completed activities. Food Technology Development and Nutrition Section The main functions of the Food Technology Development and Nutrition Section are as follows: * To conduct or facilitate training, workshops, gatherings, and seminar programs approved in the annual program. * To provide or facilitate technical consultation for food/feed businesses and operations upon request. * To conduct trial studies, develop innovative food products and technologies, and disseminate information about them. * To maintain records of completed activities. Licensing and Administration Section The main functions of the Licensing and Administration Section are as follows: * To provide or facilitate recommendations for the establishment of food and feed industries upon request, and to inspect and facilitate the issuance of licenses prior to production. * To maintain office copies and records of letters received and dispatched daily. * To properly maintain records of employees’ personal details and performance evaluations. * To collect and deposit revenue of the office or facilitate the same. * To provide or facilitate information requested by the department and ministry. * To submit monthly progress reports to the department within the specified time and maintain records thereof. * To prepare or facilitate budget formulation for the upcoming fiscal year in coordination with the office and various stakeholders. * To maintain records of completed activities.