Diwali 2026: Tamil Nadu Food Safety Complaint Number for Poor-Quality Sweets and Snacks

The Tamil Nadu government has announced complaint facilities for people who purchase poor-quality sweets and savouries during the Diwali festival. The Food Safety Department has introduced precautionary measures to ensure that festive food products are prepared and sold under hygienic conditions.

Consumers who find quality issues or unhygienic practices at sweet shops and bakeries can report them through the department`s complaint channels.

Food Safety Rules for Diwali Sweet Shops

The Food Safety Department has instructed sweet manufacturers, bakeries, temporary sweet stalls and other food businesses to obtain a valid food safety licence or registration before selling products to the public.

The department has also issued the following guidelines:

- Sweets and savouries must be prepared using quality ingredients in hygienic conditions.

- Raw materials of doubtful quality should not be used.

- Artificial food colours must not exceed the permitted limits.

- Used cooking oil that has already been heated and cooled should not be reheated for reuse.

- Fresh cooking oil should not be mixed with oil that is already boiling.

- Sweet boxes must display the date of manufacture and the period during which the products are suitable for consumption.

- Food items must be prepared and sold in clean surroundings, free from flies, insects and contamination.

Tamil Nadu Food Safety Complaint Number for Diwali 2026

Consumers who find poor-quality sweets, unhygienic food preparation or other food safety violations can contact the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department through the following channels.

- WhatsApp Complaint Number: 94440 42322

- Official Website: foodsafety.tn.gov.in

- Mobile App: TN Food Safety Consumer App

People are advised to purchase sweets and savouries only from shops with valid food safety licences or registrations.

Tips for Buying Safe Diwali Sweets and Snacks

Before purchasing festive food products, consumers should:

1. Check whether the shop has a valid food safety licence or registration.

2. Look at the manufacturing date printed on the sweet box.

3. Check the recommended consumption period.

4. Avoid food products sold in unhygienic surroundings.

5. Report suspected quality issues through the official complaint channels.

The Food Safety Department has urged the public to remain cautious while purchasing festive food items and report violations to help maintain food safety during Diwali.

Disclaimer: Consumers should use the official Food Safety Department channels for complaints and the latest instructions.