Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 25: In view of frequent blockade of National Highway, a team of Food Safety Officers inspected various fruit and vegetable markets in Srinagar.
The Food Safety Department said a team of officers headed by Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar inspected various fruits and vegetable wholesalers within Parimpora Mandi.
“During inspection the dealers were directed to destroy rotten fruits and vegetables of their own and ensure that no such food articles are to be sold to the retail vendors,” it said.
The department said a meeting was held with New Kashmir Fruit and Vegetable Association and the members of the association were directed to ensure supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in the markets and not to use calcium carbide for ripening of fruits otherwise stern action under rules shall be taken against those who would be found violating these directions.
“They were further stressed upon to bring all their members within the ambit of food licensing and registration system,” the department said.
Meanwhile, the association assured their full support in implementing various provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act and circulated on spot directions to its members to follow them in letter and spirit.
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