India, Oct. 16 -- The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen food safety, hygiene and quality standards across its mobile catering units on trains and static catering units at railway stations. Announced in New Delhi on October 15, 2026, the partnership aims to introduce a technology-driven, independent third-party audit mechanism to improve food quality and the dining experience for railway passengers.

Under the agreement, QCI will deploy certified professionals to conduct unannounced quarterly and half-yearly inspections. The audits will assess compliance with applicable Food Safety and Standards Authority of I...