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Cleaner Streets, Safer Food: Kerala Plans Food Vending Zones 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Food Safety Department has proposed establishing dedicated Food Vending Zones for street food vendors in municipal corporations and municipalities across the state. The department will soon send a communication to local self-government institutions seeking their cooperation in identifying and developing suitable locations. Basic Facilities to Be Provided With financial assistance from
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Scan Before You Snack: Ahmedabad Introduces QR Hygiene Ratings 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 17, 2026
Significant Update Ahmedabad residents can now directly assess the cleanliness and food safety practices of street food vendors through a new QR code-based monitoring system launched by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The initiative allows citizens to provide feedback and hygiene ratings based on the standards maintained at vendors’ places of business. AMC officials said
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Food Safety Training Covers 1,300 Workers in Tirumala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 4, 2026
Significant Updates Emphasising that the health and safety of pilgrims remain a top priority, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary has urged hoteliers and food vendors in Tirumala to follow hygienic food-handling practices and conduct regular food safety audits in accordance with prescribed standards. Three-Day Training Programme Begins A three-day training programme for street
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NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness

Street Food Boom Outpaces Monitoring in Thiruvananthapuram 0

Key Development Street food continues to attract large crowds in Thiruvananthapuram, offering affordable, tasty meals and a steady income for small entrepreneurs. However, as the number of vendors rises rapidly, regulatory oversight has failed to keep pace, raising concerns about hygiene and quality control. Consumers prefer these outlets because they serve flavourful food at much

Varanasi Hygiene Drive: 229 Street Food Vendors Get Trained 0

Key Update On Friday, September 20, Varanasi took a significant step toward becoming a world-class tourist destination by training 229 street food vendors on food safety and hygiene. The Circuit House auditorium hosted the session, led by U.S. Dhyani, Executive Director of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi. Vendors Receive