HRAWI Hosts FSSAI’s Latest FoSTaC Programme In Mahabaleshwar

Mumbai, March 02: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI conducted FSSAI’s latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC), on the 25^th February, 2026 at the Hotel Dreamland in Mahabaleshwar. The training program was conducted by Dr V. Pasupathy and was attended by 26 hospitality professionals. The session covered essential topics including food handling, hygiene, sanitation and waste management and offered practical insights to strengthen food safety measures for hospitality professionals, reinforcing industry best practices.

“Food safety is the bedrock of guest trust and operational excellence in our industry. The latest FoSTaC training programme reaffirms our commitment to empowering hospitality professionals with the highest standards of hygiene and compliance. With each such initiative, we are not just certifying individuals; we are building a culture of responsibility that safeguards guest well-being and elevates the reputation of Indian hospitality. I commend the enthusiastic participation of our members and remain confident that this collective commitment to excellence will continue to strengthen the sector,” says Mr Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI.

HRAWI has successfully trained and certified 3,773 hospitality professionals through its FoSTaC and FSSAI's Management Training Program. The programme is designed to promote a culture of food safety and equipping industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold the highest standards in daily operations.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 76 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.