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Hygiene SolutionS

A New Era of

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

During the recently concluded Clean India Technology

Week 2023, the Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation (KHS)
2023 seminar served as a hub of innovative ideas and
practices. A notable highlight was the panel discussion

on ‘Innovative Hygiene Solutions for Food Safety &
Quality Assurance,’ moderated by Ashwin Bhadri,

CEO of Equinox Labs. The discourse featured insights
from industry experts Pradip Chakraborty, Director at
Ishaanav Nutraceuticals and Renu Chadda, Hygiene

Manager at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, unveiled pivotal trends
reshaping the realm of food safety and hospitality.

Quality Assurance at the
Forefront
The session opened with a crucial
question on the importance of
Quality Assurance (QA), answered
by Pradip Chakraborty. In his view,
QA transcends taste, encompassing
the safety and standards of food
items. He stressed the vital role
of FSSAI in ensuring compliance
with food safety regulations. This
narrative highlighted the stringent
vigilance over food quality, not LtoR: Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, Equinox Labs; Pradip Chakraborty, Director, Ishaanav Nutraceuticals
as a mere regulatory compliance and Renu Chadda, Hygiene Manager, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
but as an intrinsic commitment to
consumer health and trust. Innovative Approaches AI and Technology in
to Food Waste Food Safety
Redefining Food Safety
The panel delved into the role
in Hotels Management of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Renu Chadda’s perspective A significant part of the technology in revolutionising food
on food safety, underscored the discussion pivoted to innovative safety practices. Chadda highlighted
criticality of maintaining high strategies in handling food waste, the potential of AI in monitoring
safety standards to cater to a a pressing issue in the hospitality and reducing food waste, a practice
diverse, global clientele. Her sector. Chadda elaborated on gaining traction internationally. The
emphasis on the complexities the shift towards “A La Carte” discussion also touched upon the use
of food safety in a multicultural preparation and the implementation of cameras and advanced imaging
environment shed light on the of organic waste composters as for ensuring compliance with food
nuanced challenges hotels face in steps towards sustainable waste safety protocols, signalling a tech-
ensuring guest safety. management. driven approach in quality assurance.

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