Food handling

No mixing leftovers with fresh product

RequirementRef. FSSAI-FSE-CKG-006
In plain language

Leftover food should never be mixed into a fresh batch -- if there's any doubt about a food's safety, the rule is to discard it.

Official text

“Never mix leftover with fresh product. If in doubt, throw out the product.”

Source
Schedule 4, Part V · Part V, food preparation requirementsView official source →
What to do

Train kitchen staff to never combine leftover/held food with a freshly prepared batch; when in doubt, discard.

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