"Sweet Shops Under Scrutiny: Ensuring Hygiene Before Deepavali Celebrations"

Ahead of Diwali, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is inspecting sweet shops for hygiene, revealing widespread pest issues that threaten food safety during the festive season.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has initiated inspections of sweet shops citywide to ensure compliance with hygiene standards before the Diwali celebrations.
So far, 27 sweet shop outlets have been checked by food safety officials, revealing common problems such as pests and flies that violate sanitation regulations.
The ongoing drive by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation aims to address hygiene and pest control issues in cooking practices, ensuring safe sweets for the public during Deepavali.

Why It Matters

This initiative highlights the importance of food safety and hygiene, especially during festive seasons like Diwali, when consumption of sweets peaks. Ensuring clean food preparation practices protects public health and maintains consumer trust in local businesses.