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Karnataka Bakers Welcome Strict Food Inspections
1 Sep
Summary
- Bakers association supports food safety inspections to boost confidence.
- Free training provided to over 2,000 employees on hygiene and sourcing.
- Food colors allowed within FSSAI limits for attractive sweets and cakes.
The Karnataka Bakeries, Sweets and Cafe Association (KBSCA) has expressed approval for the recent food safety inspections conducted across the state. This initiative is seen by the association as vital for ensuring food safety and maintaining public confidence in sweet manufacturing units.
KBSCA has been actively conducting free Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programs. These sessions aim to educate employees and owners on FSSAI regulations, covering essential aspects like hygiene in production units and proper ingredient storage. Over 2,000 people have already received this training, with plans to expand to more districts.
Training includes guidance on sourcing ingredients and detecting adulteration, even demonstrating methods to identify fake honey. Regarding food colors, the association clarified that they are permitted by FSSAI within prescribed dosage limits. These colors are often necessary to make products like cakes and sweets attractive, especially when requested by customers for special occasions, and must be ISI-certified.
