The news: India's Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to conduct a nationwide performance audit of food safety regulations. The court's directive comes amid rising concerns over food adulteration and inadequate enforcement of food safety standards across the country.
Why it matters for MICE operators: Event catering and F&B management are core to every MICE operation in India. Tighter food safety audits mean venues and catering partners will face stricter compliance requirements, potentially increasing operational costs and timelines. Operators should prepare clients for enhanced documentation, certification checks, and possible delays in supplier approvals. This also creates an opportunity for operators partnering with FSSAI-certified vendors to differentiate themselves and assure clients of compliance.
The takeaway: Audit your current catering and venue F&B partners now to ensure FSSAI compliance before stricter enforcement begins.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld — https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/operations/food-and-beverages/supreme-court-pulls-up-centre-over-food-safety-failures-seeks-audit/131404461
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