In Nagpur, Hoteliers Get Schooled In Food Safety

Food safety has become an important part of the F&B industry in India of late, with FSSAI taking the reins in making the food we eat safer by setting guidelines and educating those in the industry. In Nagpur, hoteliers have been getting lessons in food safety which have been conducted by the Nagpur division of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who organized a workshop on Thursday.

Around 20 hotels and 100 hoteliers participated in the workshop that covered rules to be followed while handling food, as well as the general guidelines that should be followed.

Here’s What The Speakers Said

Asmita Thaokar, an FSSAI certified trainer and founder of Food Safety Services, who was also the main speaker, said, “The primary agenda of the workshop is to provide the consumer with safe and healthy food. The workshop aims to educate hotel owners about the different norms related to food safety and hygiene. It is important to note that every food business operation must have at least one FSSAI certified trainer for safety supervision.”

Joint commissioner of FDA, Nagpur, SR Kekre, said, “Basic requirements of food and hygienic process is a must for every outlet. Our aim is to make the diner the ultimate beneficiary and the workshop aims to make hoteliers aware about the hygienic methods.”

“Food business is one of the most important sectors and its betterment is of main priority. Through the workshop, people got to know about the rules and regulations set up by the country to maintain food hygiene,” said Sharad Kolte, assistant commissioner (food) of FDA, Nagpur.

This workshop was definitely a step towards getting us closer to having cleaner food, and a higher level of food safety.