States have been instructed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to increase supervision of warehouses and other establishments that e-commerce platforms utilize. SOPs for these facilities and the delivery staff of these platforms have also been requested from the states.
Food safety commissioners from every state and Utah attended the food regulator’s 45th Central Advisory Committee meeting. This occurs at a time when some people are worried about food safety regulations being broken at establishments that are connected to quick-commerce and e-commerce. Next week, quick-commerce platforms will also meet with the food regulator.
As the peak travel season starts in November and runs through March, the FSSAI has recommended that states and Union Territories step up surveillance at popular tourist destinations to ensure that safety protocols are followed.
The committee has also asked states to expand the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program’s training for Food Business Operators (FBOs) in all States and UTs to ensure food safety and cleanliness for all inhabitants. “States/UTs were urged to train 25 lakh food handlers, including those in university, college, and hostel canteens,” the paper added, by March 2026.
Additionally, FSSAI officials emphasized the importance of a “integrated food safety approach,” urged all relevant ministries and stakeholders to work together, and urged States and UTs to periodically hold State and District-level Advisory Committee meetings.
Commissioners of Food Safety (CFS), representatives from States and UTs, senior FSSAI officials, and representatives from the food business, consumer advocacy groups, agriculture sector, laboratories, and research organizations were among the more than 60 people who actively participated in the conference.
