The news: India's food safety regulator FSSAI issued over 150 notices to food and beverage companies for misleading advertisements and labeling violations. Separately, Maharashtra FDA suspended food licenses for 13 establishments including high-profile clubs, and Kolkata authorities showcaused 25 hotels for fire safety violations. Regulatory bodies signaled stricter enforcement with immediate sealing of non-compliant establishments.
Why it matters for MICE operators: Venue compliance directly impacts your risk. If your hotel partner or catering supplier faces a license suspension mid-event, you absorb the fallout—cancellations, reputation damage, and client compensation claims. These crackdowns mean you must audit venue partners on food safety certifications, fire drills, and FDA/FSSAI compliance before signing contracts.
The takeaway: Add a compliance audit checklist (food safety, fire exits, hygiene certificates) to your venue vetting process immediately.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld
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