India’s food regulator, FSSAI, has issued directions to food business operators to maintain the prescribed cold-chain conditions for perishable food products throughout transport and storage. The regulator asks firms to ensure products are kept at controlled temperatures across the supply chain, with attention to hygienic handling.
FSSAI’s guidance emphasizes that cold storage and transportation are required to protect food from spoilage and to safeguard public health. Outlets also report that the regulator is seeking support from state authorities to act against violations, including failures to maintain the required temperatures during movement and warehousing. While the reports focus on controlled temperature management, they agree on the core compliance expectation: food operators must ensure that perishables are transported, stored, and handled according to the standards set by the regulator.
Overall, the coverage frames the move as a regulatory enforcement and compliance measure aimed at improving the cold-chain system for perishable foods.
