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HRAWI & FDA host virtual workshop to promote conscious consumption of real dairy in hospitality
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Friday, 09 May, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), organised a virtual awareness workshop titled ‘Choosing Real Dairy – A Call for Conscious Consumption in the Hospitality Sector on May 1, 2025. Conducted by Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, assistant commissioner of Food, FDA, Greater Mumbai; the session aimed to educate hoteliers, restaurateurs and food business operators (FBOs), on the growing use of dairy analogues, their implications and the need for regulatory compliance.
Patil outlined critical aspects of India’s food safety legal framework under the FSS Act, 2006, mandating clear declarations on product ingredients, packaging and menu descriptions. She also highlighted the latest FSSAI directives, which enforce transparency in disclosing whether items contain dairy or analogues and the need for proper allergen labelling.
“With food safety being non-negotiable, it is imperative for hospitality businesses to ensure transparency and authenticity in what they serve. Real dairy products uphold culinary traditions and consumer trust, while non-disclosure of analogues can pose health and legal risks,” said Patil.
The workshop emphasised the distinction between real dairy products and dairy analogues including plant-based or artificially modified substitutes commonly used for cost efficiency and shelf-life benefits. Participants were made aware of the health risks posed by analogues, including high saturated fats, synthetic additives and nutritional deficiencies.
“This workshop marks a turning point for ethical food practices. By choosing real dairy, businesses align with national health goals and preserve culinary traditions,” added Jimmy Shaw, president, HRAWI.
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