Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an important advisory directing all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the use of only food-grade, non-toxic, and corrosion-resistant knives, blades and other cutting equipment during food handling and processing operations. The advisory highlights that the use of rusted, corroded, chipped, painted, cracked, damaged or inadequately cleaned cutting tools can result in physical, chemical and microbiological c

A massive thank you to every food safety professional, quality manager, and food tech leader who joined us on the lawns at Anna Nagar Tower Park. Stepping away from laptops and dry webinars to sit on the grass and talk real compliance was exactly what our local industry needed. We didn't just talk about the FSSAI 2026 amendments—we pulled back the curtain on what it actually takes to run a compliant food business today. Key Takeaways From Our Circles: 📝 Real Organizational C

Tamil Nadu Extends Ban on Raw Egg Mayonnaise for Another Year 🚫🥚 The Tamil Nadu government has officially extended the ban on the manufacture, storage, and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs for one more year, effective from April 8, 2026. While mayonnaise is a staple for our favorite shawarmas and grills, the health risks associated with raw egg versions are too significant to ignore. Here is why the Food Safety Department is taking this step: 🔹 The Salmonella Risk: Ra

We often take the hum of a refrigerator for granted. We open the door, grab a snack, and never think twice about the complex science keeping that food safe. But for most of human history, the battle against food spoilage was a daily struggle. As a food safety consultant, I always remind my clients: Temperature is not just a number; it’s our primary line of defense. When food gets warm, bacteria don't just "arrive"—they breed, feed, and accelerate the process of rot and mould