The department released the operator after warning him not to repeat the mistake in future.
SNE NETWORK.AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH.
The health department is showing extreme vigilance regarding food quality. In particular, the Amritsar health department is conducting a campaign ahead of the Diwali festival. As part of this campaign, on Monday, a team led by District Health Officer (DFO) Dr. Manjit Singh Ratol and Food Safety Officer (FSO) Rajni raided a bread and sweet chutney manufacturing factory in the local Ram Bagh area. The team collected samples of the bread and sweet sauce from there, which were sent to the laboratory for testing. The factory operator was released after being given a written notice on the condition that such mistakes would not be repeated in the future. This was confirmed by a senior official of the team.
He stated that on Monday, the health department team raided food-related shops and factories located in various locations across the city. Around 12 noon, the team raided a bread and sweet chutney (sweet sauce) manufacturing factory located in Ram Bagh. When the team inspected the raw and cooked food items, they found their quality to be very low. Dirt and flies were everywhere. There was no cleanliness at all. The team immediately took samples of bread and sweet sauce. The factory owner was released with a warning.
It was a routine check – Food Safety Officer (FSO) Rajni
Before Diwali, the demand for sweets often increases significantly. Consequently, it is observed that people use substandard materials from various sources, which pose a serious health risk. Therefore, the Health Department conducts routine checks daily. Strict legal action is taken against those using substandard materials. Currently, approximately 80 samples of various types have been sent to the laboratory. Further action will be taken based on the results. Violators of the law will not be spared under any circumstances.
Sell only high-quality goods – District Health Officer (DFO) Dr. Manjeet Singh Ratol
Last month, approximately 100 samples of various food-related materials were collected. All were sent to the laboratory. Our constant endeavor is to ensure that everyone involved in food-related businesses, especially those involved in food-related businesses, is advised by the department to never compromise on quality, as these materials are used for food consumption. Children, in particular, consume them in large quantities (for example, noodles, burgers, sausages, and pizza). Poor quality has an adverse effect on children’s health. We appeal to everyone (shopkeepers, factory owners, and street vendors) that even if they charge a little more from customers, they should provide high-quality goods.
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The main law related to food in India is the Food Safety Standards Act, 2006. Under the rules, selling adulterated or unsafe food items can result in a fine of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment of up to 7 years depending on the severity of the situation.###UK###CANADA###USA###PUNJAB###AMRITSAR###CHANDIGARH###INDIA###AUSTRALIA###NEWZEALAND###AUSTRIA###GERMANY###ITLAY###SINGAPORE###ROME###FRANCE###CHINA###VIETNAM###