HRAWI Marks Major Milestone With 101st FoSTaC Training Session In Khandala

• Over 3600 Hospitality Professionals Trained & Certified

Mumbai, July 31: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI conducted FSSAI’s latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC), on 29^th July, 2025 at The Dukes Retreat in Khandala. Marking a significant milestone, the session was the 101^st FoSTaC training organized by the Association and was attended by 36 hospitality professionals. Designed to enhance operational standards across the sector, the programme provided participants with vital knowledge on food safety protocols, sanitation practices and sustainable waste management. The training was conducted by renowned food safety expert Dr V. Pasupathy, trainer from Parikshan.

With this latest edition, HRAWI has now successfully certified 3,607 professionals through its FoSTaC initiatives, reaffirming its dedication to promoting a robust culture of food safety. The programmes aim to empower hospitality stakeholders with actionable knowledge and skills to maintain compliance with national safety regulations and global best practices.

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

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 75 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.