Anirudh Gupta’s five-year campaign against unsafe food blades culminated in a nationwide advisory.
After years of pursuing the issue with food safety authorities and govt departments, Gupta’s campaign culminated in action from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which on June 15 issued a nationwide advisory directing food businesses to stop using rusted, corroded, painted, chipped or damaged knives and blades. In April 2024, Gupta launched a public campaign on social media, surveyed street-food markets and held a news conference. He later compiled nearly 100 pages of photographs, correspondence and official records and submitted the dossier to the PMO and Union ministries.
HYDERABAD: Five years ago, when Hyderabad-based food safety activist Anirudh Gupta first began questioning the use of “rusted, corroded and unsuitable” blades used to slice bread and cut food, he had little idea that the issue would turn into a prolonged battle with regulators and the food industry. However, a notification, along with clear standards and enforcement, would obviously be much stronger,” he said, stressing the need for clear standards for food-contact tools. What began with questions over the safety of food-contact equipment eventually led to representations, RTI applications, photographs, official records and repeated appeals to authorities. “The advisory is an important foundation step and can make a real difference if effectively implemented. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad