With reference to FSSAI guidelines for perishable food items, consider the following statements: 1. The guidelines mandate the use of food-grade packaging for items like khoa and paneer. 2. The guidelines only apply to non-perishable dry goods like grains and pulses. 3. The regulator issued these guidelines following a hygiene failure by AB Hotels Ltd. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

FSSAI issues strict storage guidelines as AB Hotels Ltd fails hygiene requirements

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Biotechnology & health research· Prelims + Mains· 18 October 2026

Food safety and supply chain integrity: a relevant GS3 and Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

FSSAI issued strict storage and transport guidelines for perishable food items following a hygiene failure by AB Hotels Ltd at Radisson Blu Hotel.

Background

FSSAI mandated clean vehicles, temperature control, and food-grade packaging for items like khoa, paneer, meat, and fish. The regulator appealed to state governments, Indian Railways, and Regional Directors for compliance.

Facts for Prelims

BodyFSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
FactPerishable items requiring strict storage: khoa, paneer, meat, and fish
FactFSSAI guidelines mandate temperature control and food-grade packaging for transport

Prelims practice question

With reference to FSSAI guidelines for perishable food items, consider the following statements:

The guidelines mandate the use of food-grade packaging for items like khoa and paneer.
The guidelines only apply to non-perishable dry goods like grains and pulses.
The regulator issued these guidelines following a hygiene failure by AB Hotels Ltd.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The guidelines specifically target perishable items like khoa, paneer, meat, and fish.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the regulatory challenges in ensuring food safety standards across the hospitality and transport sectors in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Regulatory oversight: Difficulty in monitoring decentralized food storage and transport logistics
Public health risk: Potential for foodborne illnesses due to temperature fluctuations in perishable goods
Inter-agency coordination: Need for synchronized standards between FSSAI, Indian Railways, and state governments

Keywords: Food Safety Standards · Regulatory Compliance · Public Health · Supply Chain Integrity · Perishable Goods

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