1 week ago

FDA Tightens Registration Rules for Bhandara Food Events

The FDA has introduced stricter rules for large food-sharing events.

These include bhandaras and mahaprasad programmes.

Organisers must register before preparing and serving food.

They may also need a licence or other permissions.

Events without the required paperwork could face legal action.

The rules are meant to keep food clean and safe.

This is important because these events can feed hundreds or thousands of people.

Organisers should plan ahead and follow the food safety requirements.

Key facts

Affected events: Bhandara, mahaprasad and similar large-scale food distribution programmes
Requirement: Registration with food safety authorities before the event
Possible consequence: Legal action against unregistered events or events lacking the required licence
Main focus: Food hygiene and safety during preparation, handling and serving
Risk addressed: Unsafe practices could affect hundreds or thousands of people
Advice to organisers: Check applicable requirements and complete registration or licensing formalities well in advance

businesstoday.in · 1 week ago