Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Following the instructions of Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, Drug and Food Control Organization (DFCO), the Food Security Wing has initiated intensive market inspection in Srinagar city to ensure that food products sold in the market are safe for food and adherence for foods.
A team of the Food Safety Department, under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Food Security Srinagar, along with Food Safety Officers inspected various markets including Bemina, Momin Abad, Tengpora, Batamalu, Exhibition Crossing and Lal Chowk in various markets of the city.
During market inspection, notices were issued to 7 food business operators for not following good storage practices. FBO owners were also sensitive about the important importance of following proper storage practices, especially for packed drinking water, carbonated water/beverages and dairy products such as milk and milk-based items. Improper storage, especially in exposure to direct sunlight, may reduce the quality of the product.
Meanwhile, all food business operators (FBOs), including wholesa vendors and retailers, have been directed to implement corrective measures within two days to ensure that sensitive foods, including packed drinking water, carbonated drinks and dairy products, are not collected under direct sunlight. Compliance with the status of storage specified on the product label is mandatory to maintain food safety standards and protect public health.
Failure to follow these storage requirements will result in strict enforcement action under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The Food Safety Department has urged all stakeholders to cooperate in maintaining safe storage practices to ensure the highest standards of consumer security and public health.
