Jammu, Oct 16: On the directions of Director-General FCS&CA Jammu Rajesh Kumar Shavan, a meeting was held on Friday under the supervision of Joint Director Meenakshi Vaid, with representatives from the Mill Products Association to review adherence to food quality standards and measures to prevent adulteration during the ongoing festive season.
During the meeting, the representatives from the Mill Products Association were sensitized to the importance of maintaining the quality and purity of food products, particularly during the festive season when consumer demand increases. They were advised to strictly adhere to the prescribed quality standards and ensure that no adulterated or substandard food products are supplied to consumers.
The Joint Director stressed that public health and consumer safety must remain the top priority and urged the association members to maintain transparency in their operations and ensure that food products supplied to the market meet the prescribed standards. The members were further advised to exercise due diligence in procurement, processing and distribution to prevent any instance of adulteration.
The Department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring the availability of safe and quality food products in the market. It was also emphasized that strict action shall be taken against any violation detected during inspections in accordance with the applicable laws and rules.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Director F&R Sham Lal Abrol, Deputy Director Planning Jyoti along with other senior officers and officials of the Department.
The FCS&CA Department appealed to all stakeholders to cooperate with the department in ensuring the supply of safe, hygienic and quality food products to the public, especially during the festive season.
