FSSAI conducts training programs to guarantee food safety in all government buildings across states, union territories, and government office cafeterias in Delhi

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated the provision of training to food handlers at all State/UT Bhawans and government office canteens in the National Capital. This effort is part of its campaign to establish a comprehensive Food Safety Ecosystem nationwide, facilitated by its Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program. […]

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated the provision of training to food handlers at all State/UT Bhawans and government office canteens in the National Capital. This effort is part of its campaign to establish a comprehensive Food Safety Ecosystem nationwide, facilitated by its Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program.

The food regulator has organized training workshops at four State Bhawans including Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Sikkim so far, where all the food handlers of Bhawans imparted with the crucial skills.  In addition, training has also been conducted in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), North Block, according to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

The aim of these programs is to elevate food safety standards across State/UT Bhawans and canteens of Government Office Buildings. Training sessions have been arranged at Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Manipur Bhawans in the coming days. Further, training under the FoSTaC programme will be conducted in all canteens in government offices.
FoSTaC, a key program led by FSSAI, is crafted to provide training for individuals engaged in the food industry, particularly food handlers. The developmental courses cover a wide array of topics including food safety rules and regulations, personal hygiene, allergen management, food operation and control, documentation and records, labelling, training methodologies and emerging trends in the food industry.

 

The objective is to foster a mindset of ongoing learning and advancement within the food industry. Those who successfully finish the training will receive the Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate, acknowledged nationwide. In the fiscal year 2023-24, a cumulative of 3,58,224 food handlers have undergone training through the FoSTaC program nationwide.

This initiative is in line with the announcement of “Training of 25 lakh food business operators by FSSAI in the next 3 years” made by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare on June 7, 2023, on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. It is an important step towards cultivating a safer and healthier food environment for the people of India.

Expanding FoSTaC training to include canteens at all State/UT Bhawans and government offices will broaden its reach and equip individuals within the food supply chain with essential knowledge and skills to uphold food safety standards.