Srinagar, May 18: A team of the Food Safety Department Srinagar, along with Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar Yameen ul Nabi, on Monday carried out an intensive inspection drive in the areas of Karanagar, Kanikadal, Fathi Kadal, Gojwara and Hawal areas today to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules.
During the inspection, three bakery units were found violating the provisions of Schedule-4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act pertaining to hygiene and sanitary requirements. Consequently, prosecution under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Rules and Regulations shall be initiated and the cases will be submitted before the competent court of law.
The inspection team also observed that several retail shopkeepers and small wholesalers were exposing food items directly to sunlight and were not adhering to the prescribed storage conditions mentioned on product labels. Such practices may adversely affect the quality and safety of food products.
In this regard, all Food Business Operators (FBOs) are strictly directed not to expose food items to excessive sunlight and to ensure that all food products are stored in cool, dry places or strictly as per the storage instructions mentioned on the label declaration of each product.
All Food Business Operators are further directed to follow Good Storage Practices and maintain proper hygienic conditions as mandated under the Food Safety and Standards Act and Regulations. Any violation or non-compliance shall invite strict legal action against the defaulters under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
