After hosting a Conclave in Lucknow in February on Environmental Concerns, HRANI hosted again another Conclave featuring Food Safety. The conclave was inaugurated by Pawan Agarwal, Secretary to Govt of India & CEO, FSSAI as Chief Guest. The other key guests include KS Pannu, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Mission Director, Tandrust Punjab Mission and Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Punjab; Inoshi Sharma, Director, FSSAI; Anoop Kumar, Deputy Director cum Joint Commissioner Food and Drug Administration, Punjab and Andesh Kang, Designated Officer and District Health Officer, Ludhiana.
Speaking at the Conclave, Agarwal said, “We have come a long way in building trust with the Food Business. Certification under FOSTAC will now be mandatory throughout the Country shortly.”
Agarwal emphasised on the role of catering sector in facilitating health of Citizens by ensuring safe food to consumers. He further stressed on the need for scrupulous implementation of food safety and hygiene rating. He applauded the efforts of HRANI for being associated in the endeavours of FSSAI. He also placed on record the initiatives of Punjab Government under the leadership of KS Pannu.
While concluding, he also announced of making FSSAI license perpetual subject to payment of Annual fees in the coming days.
The conclave featured sessions on Hygiene Rating and Repurposing of used cooking oil including FOSTAC. The presentations were made by eminent speakers followed by Q & A sessions. The event was a hit which was attended around 225 delegates which includes the hospitality leaders, decision makers; industry shapers and members of HRANI.
Early adopters of Hygiene rating certified by FSSAI were awarded by CEO FSSAI which includes Regenta Central Amritsar by Royal Orchid; Radisson Chandigarh Zirakpur; Radisson Blu MBD, Ludhiana; Kebab City Ludhiana; Barbeque Nation Ludhiana.
The conclave was supported by ITC, IDS, BIO D Energy India, Chivas, Sage Culture, Bombay Creations, Adkorp and Basant Ice Cream and as Sponsors.
The Hospitality partners from Ludhiana include Radisson Blu MBD, Hyatt Regency, Park Plaza, Palm Court, Maharaja Regency, Friends Regency and Hotel Nanda.
