As the festive season of Diwali approaches, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has issued important guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of food products prepared and sold during the celebrations.
The department has released 11 specific guidelines focusing on the preparation and packaging of food items. Key points include:
- All packaged food products must strictly follow food safety labelling regulations.
- Only high-quality oil or ghee, properly packed in packets, should be used for preparing sweets.
- Operating a food business without a valid license from the Food Safety Department is illegal.
- Sweets made from dairy products and sweets made without dairy must be packaged separately to avoid cross-contamination.
- Food handlers must possess a valid medical fitness certificate.
- Food handlers are required to wear head covers, gloves, and aprons while handling food.
- Complaints related to food safety can be reported by calling 94440 42322 or through the TNFSD Consumer App.
- Complaints can also be sent through WhatsApp to the number 94440 42322.
These guidelines aim to protect consumers and ensure a safe and hygienic festive season for all.
