Mumbai: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI recently conducted an extensive Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme, in partnership with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Conducted at Hotel Airport Centre Point in Nagpur on June 22nd, the event attracted 34 hospitality professionals, who were trained by Dr V. Pasupathy of Parikshan. The FSSAI initiative aims to arm professionals with the critical knowledge and skills required to uphold safe and healthy food practices.
The training session commenced with an inauguration by a panel of distinguished individuals including, Dr V. Pasupathy from Parikshan; Mr Tejinder Singh Renu – EC member & City Coordinator (Nagpur), HRAWI; Mr Vinod Joshi – Treasurer, Mr Nitin Mehta – Executive Body Member and Mr Kamal Mulchandani – Member from the Nagpur Residential Hotels Association.
Participants engaged in comprehensive training on critical aspects such as food handling, preparation, hygiene, sanitation and waste management. By focusing on these essential areas, the programme equipped attendees with practical skills to implement rigorous food safety protocols in their daily operations.
HRAWI has successfully trained and certified 3,030 professionals through FSSAI’s FoSTaC Training Programme, underscoring its dedication to elevating food safety standards in the hospitality sector.