The West Bengal Food Safety Department has intensified its efforts to safeguard public health by rolling out a large-scale surveillance, awareness, and training campaign across Kolkata. The citywide drive was designed to strengthen food hygiene standards in markets, eateries, street-food hubs, and small food businesses that collectively serve millions of residents every day.
Teams of food safety officers conducted on-the-spot testing of frequently consumed items such as cooked snacks, beverages, dairy products, oils, and spices. These rapid checks helped officials quickly detect adulteration, poor storage practices, and potential contamination risks. Where shortcomings were found, vendors were advised on immediate corrective steps, while serious violations were flagged for further action under applicable regulations.
Beyond enforcement, the campaign placed strong emphasis on education and engagement. Officers interacted directly with food handlers, explaining safe cooking temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, personal hygiene requirements, waste disposal methods, and the importance of using potable water. Demonstrations and short training sessions were organized to show best practices for cleaning utensils, storing raw and cooked foods separately, and maintaining pest-free kitchens.
Officials also used the opportunity to promote registration and licensing compliance, encouraging vendors to align their operations with national food safety norms framed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Pamphlets and visual guides were distributed in local languages so that even small-scale operators could easily understand regulatory expectations and consumer safety responsibilities.
According to authorities, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to create a culture of preventive food safety rather than relying solely on punitive inspections. Regular follow-up visits, refresher trainings, and periodic sampling will continue in the coming months to ensure that improvements are sustained and that public confidence in local food establishments remains strong.
By combining strict monitoring with community-focused outreach, the Kolkata drive highlights how collaboration between regulators and food businesses can lead to safer meals, healthier citizens, and a more resilient urban food system.
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