Several FBOs fined for violations in Kangan

Kangan, July 28: Acting on the directions of SDM Kangan, Nazir Ahmad Bhat (JKAS), Food Safety Officer conducted surprise inspections of various food business establishments in Dumping Park Kijpara and Ramwari areas of Gund Tehsil on Sunday.The inspection revealed several violations related to hygiene, sanitation, temperature control, personal hygiene, improper storage conditions, sale of expired food items, and operating without registration under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act.As a result, two violators were fined Rs 2,000 on the spot under Section 69 of the FSS Act, 2006, and Rules and Regulations 2011. Additionally, an improvement notice under Section 32 of the Act was recommended for one of the food business operators (FBOs).All food operators were strictly directed to comply with the provisions of the FSS Act in letter and spirit to ensure public health and safety