The decision was taken during an Emergency General Body Meeting convened by THKMA in response to intensified food safety enforcement across Telangana. Full Legal Compliance: Traders must strictly adhere to the Food Safety and Standards Act and FSSAI guidelines, prioritising hygiene and transparent sourcing. Cooperation with Authorities: THKMA extended gratitude to the Food Safety Officers of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Telangana Food Safety Department, and H-FAST for their ongoing awareness drives and regulatory oversight. The emergency meeting by THKMA comes against the backdrop of an aggressive, multi-month crackdown by regulatory authorities across Hyderabad and Telangana. - Dedicated Task Forces (H-FAST): The launch of specialised initiatives like H-FAST (Hyderabad Food Safety and Standards Task Force) has accelerated targeted raids, sample collection and legal filings against non-compliant businesses.