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The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has rolled out a training program to help street food vendors improve hygiene and food safety. The five-day event, launched on Friday in collaboration with Nestlé, aims to enhance food quality across Mysuru’s street food scene. MCC Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff shared that the corporation has regularly held these training sessions, benefiting over 1,000 street food vendors. The program will continue in the future to ensure more vendors adhere to food safety standards.

Training Focuses on Hygiene, Quality, and Customer Attraction

The training equips vendors with the knowledge to improve hygiene practices and maintain high food quality. Mr Shariff pointed out that cleanliness attracts more customers, citing several vendors who have built a loyal clientele by focusing on both hygiene and quality. The training provides vendors with practical guidelines, such as avoiding obstruction on pedestrian pathways, sourcing supplies from trusted vendors, and properly managing waste. These practices help create a safer environment for both vendors and customers.

Vendors urged to Follow Food Safety Laws

Mr. Shariff explained that the training motivates vendors to follow food safety and quality regulations required by law. The initiative supports public health and encourages legal compliance within the street food sector.

Source: The Hindu