Published 27 Oct 2026 Last verified 27 Oct 2026
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FSSAI tells food businesses to protect perishables from pests in storage and transport

An advisory dated 15 October 2026 asks inspectors to check how khoa, paneer, meat, fish and other perishables are stored and moved, pests included.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India15 Oct 2026 NOTICE FSSAI advisory on handling, storage and transportation of perishable food commodities, F. No. RCD-15001/11/2021, 15 Oct 2026 Official copyRead it › IN FORCE
WHAT CHANGED FSSAI's advisory of 15 October 2026 on handling, storage and transport of perishable food under controlled temperature reminds food businesses of their duties under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
WHO IS AFFECTED Food plantCommercial
BY WHEN No fixed date Nothing to count down to.
DO THIS NOW 1Tell cold-store, dairy, meat and transport clients about the advisory2Offer a pest check of storage, loading and unloading areas
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01What changed

FSSAI's advisory of 15 October 2026 on handling, storage and transport of perishable food under controlled temperature reminds food businesses of their duties under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. One of the five duties it lists is to protect the product from dust, moisture, pests, physical damage and cross-contamination during storage, loading, unloading and transport.

State food safety commissioners, Indian Railways and FSSAI regional directors are asked to have licensing authorities and food safety officers keep strict vigilance during inspections and transport checks.

02Why it matters

Cold stores, warehouses, dairies, meat and fish units and food transporters can expect inspectors to look at pest protection in storage and loading areas, not only temperature. The advisory says action, including seizure and destruction, may be taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for non-compliance.

Clients in these businesses are likely to ask for regular pest control and records they can show.

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03What to do now

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Tell cold-store, dairy, meat and transport clients about the advisory
Offer a pest check of storage, loading and unloading areas
Give clients dated service reports they can show a food safety officer
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04Read the source

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India15 Oct 2026 ✓ Official FSSAI advisory on handling, storage and transportation of perishable food commodities, F. No. RCD-15001/11/2021, 15 Oct 2026 Open official document

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