FSSAI, BMC partner to take steps to make street food safer & more hygienic in Mumbai

In a significant move to improve food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing food safety practices among street food vendors in Mumbai. The MoU was signed by G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of FSSAI, and Bhushan Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of BMC, in the presence of Pritee Chaudhary, Regional Director of the West Region, and other senior officials from both organizations.

Aims to Train Over 10,000 Street Food Vendors

This partnership is aimed at promoting hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety among Mumbai’s street food vendors, who serve millions of people daily. As per the official release, the initiative will involve training over 10,000 street food vendors across the city on best practices related to food handling, personal hygiene, storage, and contamination prevention. The training program will also address measures to ensure the quality of food and prevent health risks, benefiting both the vendors and the consumers.

FSSAI Provides Technical Support, BMC Handles Logistics

As part of the collaboration, FSSAI will provide technical support, including identifying qualified trainers and developing training materials. On the other hand, BMC will facilitate the logistics, such as organising venues for the training, mobilising vendors, and overseeing the overall process. 

Enhancing Public Health and Consumer Confidence

"By equipping street food vendors with these essential skills, the partnership aims to improve public health, boost consumer confidence, and elevate the overall food safety standards in Mumbai," said the release

Joint Coordination Committee to Oversee Progress

To ensure the successful execution of the MoU, a Joint Coordination Committee will be established, tasked with overseeing the progress of the training program and ensuring its effective implementation.