McDonald’s India Marks World Food Safety Week 2026 with Training and Supplier Seminars
McDonald’s India (West & South) is marking World Food Safety Week with a week-long series of training, awareness, and engagement initiatives across its restaurant network.
The programme, led by Westlife Foodworld Ltd, which owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants across West and South India, reinforces a commitment that has defined the brand for three decades: delivering delicious food prepared fresh while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
Food Safety Workshops Reach 12,000 Restaurant Employees
As part of the World Food Safety Week programme, McDonald’s India (West & South) is conducting dedicated food safety workshops across its restaurants, reaching 12,000 restaurant employees across West and South India.
The sessions are designed to refresh and strengthen knowledge of everyday food safety practices, including:
- Safe food handling
- Personal hygiene
- Equipment hygiene
- Prevention of cross-contamination
- Temperature control across the value chain
- Safe storage
- Safe packaging
The workshops form part of the company’s wider effort to reinforce food safety standards across its restaurant operations.
Supplier Partners Lead Food Safety Seminars
During the week, the company is also inviting supplier partners to lead seminars focused on best practices across the supply chain.
According to the company, these sessions highlight the role of close collaboration in maintaining food safety from sourcing through to the restaurant.
The seminars are part of the broader programme being conducted during World Food Safety Week 2026.
Highlighting Everyday Food Safety Practices
The initiative also brings attention to the food safety systems used across McDonald’s kitchens in West and South India.
These practices include:
- Hair nets and gloves worn at all times
- Antimicrobial hand washes every hour throughout the day
- Separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian stations
- Dedicated utensils and towels for each station
- Carefully maintained equipment temperatures
- A Product Safety Checklist completed three times daily
These measures are part of the company’s approach to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards across its restaurant network.
Commitment to Clean-Label Food
McDonald’s India (West & South) also reaffirmed its commitment to clean-label food.
The company states that its menu items contain:
- No artificial colours
- No artificial flavours
- No added MSG
The commitment remains part of the company’s food quality standards.
Celebrating Trust Through #FanTruth
As part of World Food Safety Week, the brand is also highlighting a customer sentiment through its #FanTruth message:
“My parents trusted McDonald’s. Now I do too.”
The message is being featured as part of the company’s World Food Safety Week activities.
Conclusion
The week-long programme forms part of McDonald’s India (West & South)’s ongoing efforts to reinforce food safety awareness and best practices across its restaurant network and supply chain.