Puducherry issues Deepavali food safety advisory and inspections

Ahead of the Deepavali festival, the Puducherry Department of Food Safety released an advisory regarding quality and hygiene standards for preparing and storing seasonal sweets, savouries, and bakery products. Designated Officer S. D. Balakrishnan stated that both food businesses and the public need to follow safety guidelines for a healthy celebration.

Authorities have organized several teams to conduct intensified inspections across food establishments in the Puducherry and Karaikal regions. These checks will particularly target bakeries, sweet shops, and manufacturing facilities.

Inspections will focus on sanitation, personal hygiene, food quality, storage conditions, cooking oil, permitted additives, and labelling rules. Officials warned that legal action will be pursued against any violations, while consumers were advised to report suspected infractions.