Nilgiris issues festive sweets and savouries food-safety warning

Published: 30 October 2026, 5:02 a.m. IST.

Deck: Temporary sellers must also obtain food-safety registration or a licence; complaints can be sent on WhatsApp to 94440 42322.

Nilgiris District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru has warned that unhygienic preparation or sale of sweets, savouries and bakery products ahead of Deepavali and Christmas will attract action under food-safety law.

District Press Release No. 542 was issued on 29 October 2026. It asks food businesses to ensure product quality and safety during the festive season.

• Food businesses, including temporary sweet and savoury makers and sellers, must hold a licence or registration certificate.
• Products must be prepared hygienically with quality ingredients. Adulterants and colours above permitted limits must not be used.
• Oil already used once must not be reheated for preparing food.
• The release says use of banned single-use plastic can attract a ₹5,000 fine.
• Packages should state the food name, manufacturing and packing dates, expiry date, and whether the product is vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
• Food handlers should wear gloves and head covers. Products should be kept in closed glass cases protected from flies, insects and dust.

Food-safety complaints may be sent to the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department’s WhatsApp number, 94440 42322, or through the TN Food Safety Consumer app.