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 Le Grande on July 10^th, the event attracted 18 hospitality professionals, who were trained by Praveen Andrews 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,  Praveen Andrews from Parikshan;  Oscar Pereira – Operation Manager, Hotel Le Grande;  Sadanand Mohanty – Purchase Manager, Hotel Le Grande; Trupti Pawar – Secretary General, and  Manasi Parab – Admin Assistant, Training & Seminar, HRAWI.

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 3,048 professionals through FSSAI’s FoSTaC Training Programme, underscoring its dedication to elevating food safety standards in the hospitality sector.