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Nagpur Railway Issues Orange I-Cards to Boost Food Safety at Stations 0

At A Glance The Nagpur Division of Central Railway has begun enforcing the Railway Board’s order to distribute Orange I-Cards to all authorised contractual food vendors. This initiative, rolled out for the first time at Nagpur railway station, aims to improve food safety and hygiene for passengers. Unlike the earlier QR code-based verification system, the

UP Extends Food Licensing Deadline: Act Now or Face Consequences 0

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May 13, 2025

Report The Uttar Pradesh government has extended its licensing campaign for food business operators (FBOS) until May 31. After this deadline, authorities will not allow any food establishment—whether a street vendor or a restaurant—to operate without a valid license. Those who fail to comply will face strict legal action. On-the-Spot Registration to Streamline Licensing Process

Trichy Yet to Enforce Egg Mayo Ban Strictly 0

Report Two weeks after Tamil Nadu banned mayonnaise made with raw eggs, the Trichy or Tiruchirappalli Food Safety Department has yet to act decisively. Meanwhile, Pudukkottai and Karur officials have already launched inspections, issued notices, and conducted awareness drives to enforce the ban. Some restaurants in Trichy have switched to eggless or flavoured mayo variants

Delhi Street Food Gets a Green Upgrade with Electric Cookstoves 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 28, 2025
Overview Delhi’s vibrant street food scene is set for a major transformation. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is leading the effort to replace traditional cooking methods with electric cookstoves. In partnership with Finovista, a consulting firm based in Delhi, NASVI is driving this shift in the city’s bustling streets. Empowering Vendors
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Crackdown on Unsanitary Food Vendors in Mohali 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2025
Overview In a campaign targeting food vendors using spoiled and inferior ingredients, the Food Safety Teams in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district in Mohali have collected 15 samples and issued five challans over the last three days, according to Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Mittal explained that after officials discovered decayed vegetables and poor hygiene in
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Food Safety Measures in Place for Attukal Pongala 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The district administration has mandated strict food safety compliance for food business operators during this year’s Attukal Pongala festival in March in Thiruvananthapuram. Hotels and restaurants must prominently display their food safety licence or registration. Additionally, hotel staff must carry their medical fitness certificates for inspections. Mandatory Training for Food Vendors The Food Safety
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