The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed street food vendors in Telangana to maintain hygiene and follow safe food handling practices in line with food safety regulations. These guidelines were emphasised during the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) sessions held in Mahabubnagar and Karimnagar districts.
Reports indicate that a total of 750 street food vendors from Telangana participated in the FoSTaC sessions. From August 27-30, 350 vendors in Mahabubnagar were trained, followed by training for 400 vendors in Karimnagar between September 3-6. Additional sessions are planned across the state to expand this initiative.
Earlier, FoSTaC sessions were conducted in Sangareddy district from August 21-24. Sponsored by Nestle India and organised by NASVI, the training included 400 street food vendors. The program covered best practices in food preparation and ingredient selection, and participants received certificates along with kits containing aprons, gloves, head caps, and towels.
In addition to the training, Telangana’s food safety department conducted raids at popular restaurants in Hyderabad. Inspections were carried out at Niloufer Cafe, Raja Deluxe, and Haiku restaurants. At Niloufer Cafe in Banjara Hills, expired items like cheese, Kashmiri paprika powder, and roasted peanuts were found. The inspection at Raja Deluxe Restaurant revealed stagnant water in the drains and a lack of insect-proof screens on doors and windows. At Haiku, expired ingredients such as cumin seeds, black sesame, tamarind, and red lotus flour were discovered.
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