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State to increase the number of food testing laboratories
The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) organised a one-day awareness programme on preventive health and food safety, here at Red Hills on Friday.
The event sponsored by KFC India Sahyog Program to support and revive small food businesses saw an attendance of over 300 food vendors and professionals from the region.
The event was followed by a food safety training and certification programme for the participants.
GHMC Zonal Commissioner Anuraag Jayanti stressed the importance of a collaborative approach to food safety.
'It must be a collaborative effort between the government, industry, civil society, and community stakeholders under a strong Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The government is also working towards increasing the number of food testing laboratories to strengthen our regulatory capabilities and ensure better coverage across urban and rural areas,' he said.
The training programme included technical sessions, presentations, distribution of hygiene kits, and a business training module.
General manager (KFC India) Moksh Chopra , national head of Yum Brands India, Aman Gupta, senior officials from Department of Food Safety, and FSSAI were present.
