Mumbai, June 26: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI recently conducted an extensive Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme, in partnership with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Conducted at Hotel Airport Centre Point in Nagpur on June 22^nd, the event attracted 34 hospitality professionals, who were trained by Dr V. Pasupathy of Parikshan. The FSSAI initiative aims to arm professionals with the critical knowledge and skills required to uphold safe and healthy food practices.

The training session commenced with an inauguration by a panel of distinguished individuals including, Dr V. Pasupathy from Parikshan; Mr Tejinder Singh Renu – EC member & City Coordinator (Nagpur), HRAWI; Mr Vinod Joshi – Treasurer, Mr Nitin Mehta – Executive Body Member and Mr Kamal Mulchandani – Member from the Nagpur Residential Hotels Association.

Participants engaged in comprehensive training on critical aspects such as food handling, preparation, hygiene, sanitation and waste management. By focusing on these essential areas, the programme equipped attendees with practical skills to implement rigorous food safety protocols in their daily operations.

HRAWI has successfully trained and certified 3,030 professionals through FSSAI’s FoSTaC Training Programme, underscoring its dedication to elevating food safety standards in the hospitality sector.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 73 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata. 

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