FSSAI mandates corrosion-free knives for all food business operators

FSSAI has directed all food business operators to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives and cutting equipment, flagging contamination risks. State food safety commissioners are to enforce compliance under the FSS Act 2006, with action against violators.

— Filed Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 10:48 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

FSSAI advisory directs all food business operators to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives and cutting equipment in food handling, citing contamination risks. State food safety commissioners told to enforce compliance under FSS Act 2006, with action against violators.