With reference to the FSSAI advisory on perishable food transport, consider the following statements: 1. The advisory requires transporting items like khoa, paneer, meat, and fish under controlled-temperature conditions. 2. Indian Railways is involved in ensuring the hygiene and traceability of transported food. 3. Non-compliance with the temperature controls leads to a monetary fine for the food business operator. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

FSSAI issues advisory: Perishable items must be transported under controlled-temperature conditions

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

Cold chain logistics and food safety standards: a relevant GS3 and Science & Technology topic.

Why in news

FSSAI issued an advisory requiring food business operators to transport perishable items like khoa, paneer, meat, and fish under controlled-temperature conditions to ensure hygiene and traceability.

Background

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued the advisory on October 18, 2026. It involves coordination between state food safety officers, Indian Railways, and Regional Directors to enforce temperature controls and traceability.

Facts for Prelims

BodyFSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
FactPerishable items specified: khoa, paneer, meat, and fish
FactNon-compliance penalty: Seizure and destruction of food items
BodyIndian Railways: Involved in ensuring hygiene and traceability of transported food

Prelims practice question

With reference to the FSSAI advisory on perishable food transport, consider the following statements:

The advisory requires transporting items like khoa, paneer, meat, and fish under controlled-temperature conditions.
Indian Railways is involved in ensuring the hygiene and traceability of transported food.
Non-compliance with the temperature controls leads to a monetary fine for the food business operator.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: Non-compliance leads to seizure and destruction of food items.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of cold chain logistics in ensuring food safety and reducing wastage in India's agricultural and dairy supply chains.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Lack of integrated cold storage and refrigerated transport in rural hinterlands
Regulatory oversight: Challenges in monitoring temperature compliance across multi-modal transport networks
Traceability hurdles: Difficulty in maintaining end-to-end data integrity for perishable goods

Keywords: Cold Chain Logistics · Food Safety Standards · Traceability · Perishable Goods · Public Health

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