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Food Safety Crackdown: Fines Hit Substandard Sellers
17 Sep
Summary
- Multiple food businesses were penalized for selling substandard food.
- Penalties were issued for manufacturing, unlicensed operations, and unhygienic conditions.
- Fines ranged from Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh for various food safety violations.
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has recently taken action against multiple food business operators for non-compliance with safety regulations. These enforcement actions include penalties for manufacturing and selling substandard food items.
Businesses cited for violations include M/s Shree Chemfood Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Jagannath Salt Pvt. Ltd., both from Gujarat, which were fined Rs 2 lakh each for selling misbranded and substandard iodised salt. Dharwad Mishra Pedha and Food Processing Industry in Karnataka received a Rs 50,000 penalty for selling loose motichoor ladoo.
Furthermore, M/s Dias Club in Anjuna was fined Rs 1 lakh for operating without a valid FSSAI state licence. Pooja Prajapati of M/s Ganesh Goa Sweet Corner was penalized Rs 10,000 for selling substandard Mysore Pak. These measures highlight the FDA's ongoing efforts to ensure food quality and safety.
