Food Vendors Archives

Oncologists Urge Strict Food Safety Measures to Prevent Cancer 0

Report On World Cancer Day, IMA oncologists warned that various factors contribute to cancer, with contaminated food being a significant risk. Dr S K Kundu, an oncologist, emphasized the urgent need for laws that impose severe penalties on vendors selling food prepared in unsanitary conditions. He criticized street food vendors’ widespread use of cheap and

MCA Stadium Enhances Food & Water Safety for T20 Amid GBS Outbreak 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium officials are tightening food and water safety measures for the T20 match between India and England on Friday in Pune, following a GBS outbreak in parts of the city. The state government has issued new guidelines to ensure public health and safety. Santosh Bobde, honorary joint secretary of MCA,

FDA Cracks Down on Unsanitary Biryani Vendors in Goa 0

Report The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Goa, announced on Tuesday its commitment to targeting unhygienic dining establishments, with a particular focus on biryani vendors operating along coastal routes during the tourism season. A team led by FDA officer Richard Noronha shut down five facilities in Calangute on Tuesday due to unsanitary conditions and

Empowering Street Food Vendors: Skills and Hygiene Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2024
Report Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav announced skill enhancement initiatives to improve street food vendors‘ practices and uphold public health standards. Addressing a one-day training session for food business operators and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) on Sunday, December 29, in Thirupathi, FSSAI organized the event to promote safe and
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Ranchi’s Food Safety at Risk Due to License Delays and Staff Shortages 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2024
Food License Backlog in Ranchi In Ranchi, approximately 300 food license applications have been pending for over three months, with 100 of these applications coming from suppliers earning less than Rs 12 lakh annually. This delay is causing significant challenges for local vendors. Arvind Kumar, Additional Chief Medical Officer, noted that Ranchi currently has only
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BMC to Train 10,000 Food Vendors on Safety and Hygiene Standards 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 27, 2024
Report To mitigate public health risks linked to unsafe food practices, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a comprehensive training initiative for around 10,000 licensed food vendors. This initiative aims to enhance food safety, hygiene, and storage practices, ensuring better protection for the public. BMC Collaborates with FSSAI In a strategic move to improve
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