In a significant push to improve public food hygiene, around 400 Mumbai street vendors were trained on food safety practices on Wednesday at Lokshahir Anna Bhau Sathe Natyagruha Auditorium, Byculla. The session was jointly conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
This initiative is part of a strategic partnership between FSSAI and BMC, under a formal MoU, aimed at enhancing the city’s street food standards. Their long-term goal is to train over 10,000 street vendors across Mumbai in the coming months.
The workshop addressed key topics such as personal hygiene, clean cooking practices, safe food storage, and ways to prevent contamination. It forms a core element of the broader ‘Eat Right India’ movement, a national campaign encouraging healthy and hygienic food practices.
Officials from both agencies attended the session, interacting with vendors and emphasizing the critical role they play in Mumbai’s culinary landscape. The training emphasized that maintaining food safety is not just a legal requirement, but also a responsibility toward public health.
Street vendors responded positively, expressing gratitude for the knowledge shared and pledging to apply the practices in their daily operations. Many noted that improving food hygiene not only protects customers but can also help grow their business and reputation.
This proactive step marks a vital move toward ensuring safe, clean, and high-quality street food for Mumbai’s millions.
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