India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), issues a nationwide directive requiring food businesses to remove and replace damaged cutting tools. The order targets knives and other cutting instruments that are rusted, chipped, worn out, or otherwise non-compliant with existing statutory standards. FSSAI directs eateries and culinary establishments to stop using such tools and to ensure that cutting instruments meet food safety requirements, including use of corrosion-resistant materials. The regulator frames the move as part of tighter hygiene enforcement to reduce contamination risks in food handling. The directive applies across food units and is intended to curb potential sources of contamination that can arise from deteriorating or improperly maintained kitchen equipment. The order reflects FSSAI’s broader focus on compliance with food safety norms and operational hygiene measures under current rules.