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Mandatory Hygiene Practices for Eateries’ Trade Licence

n response to numerous
food safety complaints in
Bengaluru, the BBMP (Bruhat
Bengaluru Mahanagara
IPalike) is set to overhaul the
trade licence application process
for eateries, incorporating explicit
hygiene requirements. The current
practices are informal and the new
guidelines will enforce mandatory
hygiene standards to get the licence.
The revamped process will
require eateries to provide a
washroom for workers, maintain
better hygiene facilities, and
ensure proper waste disposal. This
change follows a complaint about a Department and BBMP to take Many street food vendors
popular Indiranagar eatery lacking stricter actions against offenders. in areas like Church Street,
a washroom for its staff. The Chief A recent state-wide crackdown Indiranagar, and Koramangala
Minister Office’s (CMO) Public revealed artificial colours and have reported a drop in business
Grievances Cell also highlighted carcinogenic chemicals in food, due to these findings. Youngsters
poor food quality in some outlets, causing concern among vendors and are calling for stricter regulations
prompting the Food Safety customers alike. and monitoring.

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