India’s food regulator FSSAI issues new guidance requiring food business operators to use proper food-grade cutting tools for food preparation. According to the regulator, businesses must use corrosion-free (rust-free), food-grade knives and blades and ensure the equipment is maintained to meet hygiene standards. The instructions are directed at food businesses and align with broader food safety compliance expectations.
FSSAI also instructs state food safety commissioners to ensure that food businesses follow the directive. The guidance includes warnings that action may be taken against operators that fail to comply with the requirements. The message emphasizes that cutting tools used in food preparation should not compromise cleanliness or food safety and must be handled and maintained in a way that supports hygiene.
The directive is issued as an enforcement-focused measure, with oversight at the state level to check compliance and address any violations.
