Official Competition Terms & Guidelines (14 Clauses)

1. Participants must use only healthy, natural and organic ingredients to the extent reasonably available.
2. Complete and accurate disclosure of ALL ingredients used is mandatory. This includes every ingredient, seasoning, garnish, oil, sweetener, spice, grain, pulse, nut, seed or other component used in the preparation.
3. No artificial colours, artificial flavours or preservatives may be added to the food preparation.
4. Participants must not use commercially prepared ingredients containing undisclosed artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
5. The food preparation should be appropriate to the selected competition category and should demonstrate its relevance to fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding or postpartum nutrition.
6. Participants are responsible for ensuring that the food is prepared hygienically and is safe for consumption.
7. Participants must bring/display their prepared food as instructed by the organisers and should be prepared to explain the ingredients, preparation method and nutritional relevance to the judges.
8. Participants must disclose any ingredients that may commonly cause allergies or intolerances, such as nuts, dairy, gluten, sesame or other known allergens.
9. Participants must follow the instructions and decisions of the organisers and judging panel. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify an entry if it does not comply with the competition rules.
10. One person can participate in only ONE category and submit only ONE entry.
11. The organisers reserve the right to photograph or record participants, their food preparations and the event for documentation, educational and promotional purposes.
12. By signing this form, participants provide consent to HAALU – Holistic Maternal Health Care Center, Rotary Club of Erode & Amirtham Foundation to use their photographs, videos and event-related content on its social media platforms, website, promotional materials and other communication channels without further individual approval.
13. Participants confirm that the information provided in this registration form is true and complete.
14. Registration and participation in the competition indicate acceptance of all the above terms and conditions.