FSSAI orders food businesses to scrap rusted knives, mandates food-grade equipment
India's food regulator has directed all food businesses to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives and cutting tools, and immediately remove rusted or damaged equipment to prevent contamination. Commissioners have been told to ensure vigilance, with non-compliance under FSS Regulations 2011 inviting strict action.
FSSAI directed all food businesses to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives and cutting equipment, removing rusted or damaged ones to prevent contamination. Non-compliance under FSS Regulations 2011 will attract strict action; commissioners ordered to ensure vigilance.