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FSSAI Sets Ambitious Goal to Train 2.5 Million Food Handlers by 2026 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 18, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to train approximately 2.5 million food handlers across the country by March 2026. This initiative includes training personnel in university, college, and hostel canteens to ensure hygienically handled, safe food for the public. Focus on Regular Food Safety Surveillance Earlier this month, the FSSAI
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FSSAI Grants ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification to 10 Pune Division Railway Stations 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the “Eat Right Station” certification to ten railway stations in the Pune division. This certification is part of the larger Eat Right India campaign, which FSSAI leads to ensure food safety and cleanliness in public spaces, particularly at railway stations. Promoting Safe and
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FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety Measures for E-Commerce and Tourist Destinations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 9, 2024
FSSAI Tightens Monitoring of E-Commerce Food Facilities The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states to enhance their monitoring of warehouses and other facilities used by e-commerce platforms. It has also asked states to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for these facilities and the delivery staff. On Thursday, FSSAI held its
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Food Safety Violations Uncovered in Ameerpet Confectioneries 0

October 26, 2024

Report Recently, inspectors discovered several confectioneries in Hyderabad‘s Ameerpet neighbourhood violating food safety and hygiene regulations. On October 23, 2024, representatives from Telangana’s Food Safety Department conducted inspections in the area. At Delhi Mithaiwala, the team found multiple concerning issues, including unlabeled food items like milk and curd, open dustbins in the kitchen, and rat

Hyderabad Strengthens Food Safety Regulations with Harsher Penalties 0

Report Hyderabad food safety officials emphasize the urgent need for harsher penalties for restaurant operators who violate regulations. Currently, fines range from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000, while larger businesses, such as pubs and restaurants, face fines of ₹20,000 for any breaches. A source from the food safety department stated that adjudicating officers can impose fines of