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Laboratory Services: FoSTaC Training

FoSTaC: food safety training and certification

As an FSSAI-empanelled FoSTaC Training Partner, NAF trains and certifies Food Safety Supervisors, from street food vendors to corporate closed batches.

FoSTaC

Food safety training, certification and audit.

An FSSAI-empanelled FoSTaC Training Partner delivering Basic, Advanced and Specialized food safety programmes for street food vendors, food businesses and corporate closed batches.

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Food Safety Supervisor

FSSAI recommends every licensed food business hold at least one trained and certified Food Safety Supervisor for every 25 food handlers, at each premise.

Food safety is a vital responsibility for every Food Business Operator. NAF is an empanelled FoSTaC Training Partner recognised by FSSAI to deliver Basic, Advanced and Specialized food safety training programmes.

Since 2005 the foundation has equipped Food Business Operators, institutions, students and food industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Programmes

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Street food vendors

Many food safety and hygiene programmes have been run for street food vendors in and around Chennai, aimed at improving food safety practices and enhancing the quality and safety of street-vended foods. Through interactive sessions, live demonstrations and practical guidance, hundreds of vendors have adopted better hygiene practices, improved product quality, reduced food safety risks and strengthened consumer confidence, contributing to a safer street food ecosystem while supporting vendors in improving their business practices, regulatory compliance and overall livelihood.

  • Personal hygiene and safe food handling practices
  • Cleaning and sanitation of preparation areas, utensils and equipment
  • Prevention of contamination and cross-contamination
  • Safe sourcing, storage, preparation and serving of food
  • Waste management and pest control
  • Maintenance of food quality and consistency
  • Compliance with FSSAI food safety and hygiene requirements
  • Customer health, safety and satisfaction
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Closed batches for industry

Exclusive, organisation-specific FoSTaC sessions for leading food industries and corporate organisations, designed around a company's own products, processes and food safety challenges, so employees can apply best practices in day-to-day operations while the business meets FSSAI food safety training requirements.

  • Food safety regulations and regulatory compliance
  • Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygiene Practices
  • HACCP principles
  • Personal hygiene, sanitation and contamination prevention
  • Food Safety Management Systems
Clients includeHatsun Agro Product LimitedReliance Industries Limited

Closed batches, run for these and other food industry clients, have helped organisations enhance employee competency, strengthen food safety culture, improve regulatory compliance and maintain high standards of product quality and consumer safety.

With experienced FSSAI-certified trainers and an industry-focused approach, NAF continues to support food businesses with practical, interactive and customised training programmes that contribute to operational excellence and continual improvement in food safety management.

Why choose NAF

  • Empanelled FoSTaC Training Partner with FSSAI
  • Experienced trainers and industry experts
  • Practical, industry-oriented training
  • Programmes for individuals and organisations
  • Customised in-house training solutions
  • FoSTaC certification as per FSSAI guidelines

FoSTaC enquiries

Book a FoSTaC training batch.

For Basic, Advanced or Specialized FoSTaC training, or a closed batch for your organisation, tell us how many people need certifying.

Whether you are a farmer, an FPO, an agricultural institution, a researcher, an industry, a student or a project organisation, the Laboratory Services Division can support your analytical requirements with quality-assured testing services. Get in touch for sample submission, testing requirements and further enquiries.

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