27/10/2026
AWARENESS MEETING WITH FOOD BUSINESS OPERATORS OF NEXUS ELANTE MALL, CHANDIGARH
Chandigarh, 27.10.2026
A meeting of Food Business Operators (FBOs) running food outlets in Nexus Elante Mall, Chandigarh was convened today to sensitize them regarding compliances under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Regulations made thereunder.
During the meeting, the Designated Officer apprised all FBOs about the precautions and statutory requirements to be adhered to for ensuring safe food to consumers.
All FBOs were directed to ensure strict compliance of following:
1. Obtain valid FSSAI License / Registration under FSS Act, 2006 and display the same at a prominent place.
2. Maintain the premises neat and clean at all times as per good hygienic and sanitary practices prescribed under Schedule-IV of FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011.
3. Get all Food Handlers medically examined by a Registered Medical Practitioner and maintain record thereof.
4. Keep the premises pest-free and get pest control done periodically from an authorized agency only, with proper records.
5. Purchase raw material / ingredients only from FSSAI licensed / registered vendors and maintain purchase bills.
6. Ensure transparency and informed choice to consumers, e.g. display of nature of paneer (whether analogue or dairy paneer) and other critical ingredients.
7. Get all Food Handlers trained under FoSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) Programme of FSSAI.
All Food Business Operators were strictly directed to maintain compliance as per FSS Act, 2006 in the interest of public health.
The management of Nexus Elante Mall thanked the Food Safety Department, U.T. Chandigarh for organizing such informative awareness session and assured full cooperation.
