India, March 3 -- The practice of using plastic sheets raises significant food safety concerns due to the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into the food

Taking serious cognisance of reports concerning the use of plastic sheets in the steaming process of idlis in some restaurants in Karnataka, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued instructions to the Karnataka State Food Safety Department to submit a report at the earliest and take immediate action against violators.

The State Food Safety Department was asked to take immediate necessary action on the issue and implement strict measures against Food Business Operators (FBOs) or hotels found using plastic in food preparation. The authority ...