Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Authority Issues New Guidelines for Sweet and Savoury Snack Businesses

Times of India · india

The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) has introduced comprehensive guidelines for businesses producing sweets and savoury snacks. These measures aim to enhance food safety across production, packaging, storage, and retail, ensuring consumers receive high-quality food. The new rules mandate strict hygiene practices, regular checks of raw materials, and adherence to specific temperature controls for perishables. Additionally, only permitted food colours are allowed, with certain dyes completely prohibited, and standards for frying oil quality will be monitored.