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Food Safety Crackdown: Sweets & Snacks Inspected
3 Nov
Summary
- Officials inspected 41 food establishments during the festive season.
- Sixty-two samples of sweets, snacks, ghee, and oil were collected.
- One establishment's registration was suspended due to poor hygiene.
During the recent festive period leading up to Diwali, Gandhinagar's Food Safety Department initiated a proactive inspection campaign. This drive focused on ensuring the quality and hygiene of food items, particularly sweets and snacks, to meet consumer demand.
Food safety officers conducted surprise visits to numerous food establishments across the city. As a result of these inspections, 41 businesses were examined, and 62 samples, including sweets, snacks, ghee, and edible oil, were collected for laboratory testing. Six establishments were issued notices for non-compliance and unhygienic practices.
Furthermore, one food unit faced immediate suspension of its registration certificate. This action was taken due to severe lapses in hygiene standards observed by the officials during the inspection, highlighting the department's commitment to public health.
