New Food Safety Rules for Telangana Schools
1 month, 1 week ago

New Food Safety Rules for Telangana Schools

Deccan Chronicle  

The state government issued two orders on Thursday, constituting a task force committee and institution-level food safety committees to oversee food safety protocols. The task force committee should ensure food safety in government schools, welfare hostels, residential schools, anganwadi centres, hospitals and anganwadi centres and the institution-level panels should oversee food safety issues in cooking and serving food. The three-member committee will include the commissioner or food safety officer, the head of the institution concerned, or an additional director, and a district-level officer, such as a district welfare or education officer. "The task force committee shall visit and inquire into all food safety incidents reported in any institute, identify the reasons and fix responsibility against the persons and agencies responsible for such incidents.

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Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil
3 weeks ago

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Food Safety Task Force conducted an inspection at Mehfil Biryani Darbar in Narayanguda on Tuesday. It has been found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant's food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are essential for ensuring safe food practices. …

After High Court Nudge, Telangana Govt Constitutes State-Level Committees To Monitor Food-Safety Standards In Preparation Of Mid-Day Meals
4 weeks, 2 days ago

After High Court Nudge, Telangana Govt Constitutes State-Level Committees To Monitor Food-Safety Standards In Preparation Of Mid-Day Meals

Live Law  

Following incidents of multiple students being hospitalized after consuming mid-day meals provided in government-run schools between the 20th-26th of November, the Telangana High Court was on Thursday informed that the State government has taken steps to ensure adherence to food safety standards. Additional Advocate General appearing for the State informed that apart from the committees that were to be formed …

Telangana school food supply needs overhaul
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana school food supply needs overhaul

New Indian Express  

Dozens of students from government schools and hostels were hospitalized, and one of them died in a series of food poisoning incidents over a month in Telangana, raising concerns over the meals served at these institutions. Close on the heels of this, two instances of food poisoning occurred within a week at a high school in Maganoor. The state government …

Telangana Govt constitutes Task Force Committee on food safety in State run educational institutions
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt constitutes Task Force Committee on food safety in State run educational institutions

The Hindu  

Telangana Government has announced its decision to constitute Task Force Committee to develop institutional mechanism for ensuring food safety in schools, welfare hostels, residential educational institutions, anganwadi centres and hospitals. Members The Task Force will comprise of food safety commissioner/food safety officer, head of institution concerned/additional director and district level officer of the institution. Institution level committees to prevent food …

Telangana Food Safety Department Denies NCRB Report Misinterpretation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Food Safety Department Denies NCRB Report Misinterpretation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana food safety department issued a detailed rejoinder following reports which it said painted Hyderabad “in a ‘negative light” with regard to food safety standards. Highlighting the measures undertaken by the food safety department, commissioner Karnan pointed to a robust strategy to enhance food quality and public health. Initiatives included surprise inspections by three dedicated task forces, special …

Workshop on food safety at MOP
3 months ago

Workshop on food safety at MOP

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The NCC cadets and Ministry of Health & Hygiene of M.O.P. Vaishnav College in collaboration with the Food Safety Department of Chennai district organised a skill-oriented workshop aimed at raising awareness on food safety on Tuesday. Dr P Satheeshkumar, designated officer of Food Safety Department, Chennai District highlighted the importance of maintaining stringent safety measures in food practices. The …

Food safety officials flag unhygienic conditions at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Habsiguda
5 months ago

Food safety officials flag unhygienic conditions at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Habsiguda

The Hindu  

The task force teams from Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at restaurants in the Habsiguda area of Hyderabad on Wednesday, uncovering numerous hygiene violations. At Madhura Restaurant and Bar, Ramanthapur, the teams discovered several issues: pest control records and medical fitness certificates for food handlers were missing; the walls and ceiling had loose plastering with flakes; doors and …

Telangana Food Safety dept inspects 387 hostels, one shut in Hyderabad for severe violation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Food Safety dept inspects 387 hostels, one shut in Hyderabad for severe violation

The Hindu  

Food Safety Officers in Telangana, along with ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ vehicles, have conducted inspections in numerous government and private hostels over the past six months. Food Business Operators were informed about FSSAI licensing and food management regulations and instructed to apply for licenses immediately. Due to the severe nature of violations, one establishment in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation …

Food safety officials flag hygiene violations at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki
6 months ago

Food safety officials flag hygiene violations at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at popular restaurants in Tolichowki area of Hyderabad on Wednesday and uncovered hygiene violations. Food handlers were observed wearing appropriate headgear and uniforms, but stored food items were uncovered and improperly labelled. Pest control records were available, but medical fitness certificates for food handlers were not provided; the …

Telangana food safety officials flag hygiene violations in pickle manufacturing units
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana food safety officials flag hygiene violations in pickle manufacturing units

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections in pickle manufacturing units on the outskirts of Hyderabad on June 20 and uncovered several hygiene violations. The FBO lacked medical fitness certificates for food handlers, though pest control was conducted every 15 days according to available records. The FSSAI licence true copy was displayed, and windows were …

Telangana: Health Minister Holds High Review Meeting With Officials On Food Safety
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: Health Minister Holds High Review Meeting With Officials On Food Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana should be an example for other states on food safety. Strict action will be taken against food business operators who ignore quality and hygiene standards, said health minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha in a review meeting with officials of the department. Food safety officials are required to provide a detailed report of tests conducted by mobile food labs every …

The NRAI Food Safety Taskforce Members met with Mr. R. V. Karnan, State Food Safety Commissioner
7 months, 1 week ago

The NRAI Food Safety Taskforce Members met with Mr. R. V. Karnan, State Food Safety Commissioner

Deccan Chronicle  

NRAI's Special Taskforce to implement FSSAI standards effectively across all Restaurants in Hyderabad Hyderabad: After the recent issue of highlighting the violations of norms by F&B establishments in the city by the Food Safety Department, NRAI Hyderabad Chapter, the foremost Restaurant Body of the country, has immediately taken effective steps of redressal and constituted a special NRAI Food Safety Task …

Hygiene hazards in Hyderabad’s dining dens
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hygiene hazards in Hyderabad’s dining dens

The Hindu  

It is called charcoal shawarma. High day temperatures, prolonged food storage time, high throughput of food items, long working hours for staff, limited water supply, low hygiene standards, and minimal kitchen oversight have made eating out a risky proposition in the city. Now, the GHMC Commissioner has teamed up with the Commissioner of the Food Safety Department to conduct inspections …

In food we trust: laying out health and hygiene norms
1 year, 1 month ago

In food we trust: laying out health and hygiene norms

The Hindu  

In a metro city like Chennai, food is available almost round the clock. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, dairy products, meat and meat products, including poultry, fish and fish products, egg and egg products, prepared food and Indian sweets are high-risk categories. P. Satheesh Kumar, Designated Officer, Food Safety Department, Chennai, has come across many …

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens
1 year, 2 months ago

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

India TV News  

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has stressed on ensuring safe food to students and asked state authorities to provide trainings to those handling food items in canteens of hostels and universities. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao on Saturday addressed the 42nd Central Advisory Committee meeting at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. "During the meeting, …

Telangana HC seeks guideline compliance report from state govt over food poisoning
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana HC seeks guideline compliance report from state govt over food poisoning

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday took a serious view over recent consecutive incidents of food poisoning at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in the state, which resulted in hundreds of residential students needing to be admitted to hospitals. The division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar on Tuesday directed the state government to submit …

Food safety officials grapple with lack of facilities, staff shortage
1 year, 11 months ago

Food safety officials grapple with lack of facilities, staff shortage

The Hindu  

Limitations in enforcement of food safety rules have come to light in the wake of frequent reporting of food-borne diseases across the State. Food safety officials say they often grapple with lack of facilities and staff shortage. Each district has an Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, under whom there is one circle-level food safety officer for each Assembly constituency. Functionaries …

Alarming rise in food adulteration in govt schools and colleges across Telangana
2 years, 3 months ago

Alarming rise in food adulteration in govt schools and colleges across Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Food safety department officials informed that there has been an alarming rise in food adulteration in government schools and intermediate colleges across Telangana, including Hyderabad. Officials informed about 670 government schools, intermediate colleges, and hostels were inspected across the state and noticed that the authorities are paying less attention to food safety. No proper sanitation is maintained and the …

Large Scale Food Adulteration: Madras High Court Issues Directions For Food Safety Commissioner To Spread Awareness And Take Swift Action
3 years ago

Large Scale Food Adulteration: Madras High Court Issues Directions For Food Safety Commissioner To Spread Awareness And Take Swift Action

Live Law  

Madras High Court has underscored the aggravating consequences of food adulteration in the public domain while disposing off a writ petition questioning the order passed by the Designated Officer under The Food Safety And Standards Act, 2006. The Madras High Court had also suo motu impleaded the Commissioner of Food Safety for the limited purpose of implementing the court's directions …

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