K. Maharabushanam
Action would be taken against manufacturers and traders who fail to ensure safety in foods supplied to the consumers.
Action would also be taken against misleading claims in advertisements given by companies involved in food business. This was decided at a food safety review meeting held at district Collectorate here recently.
Chairing the meeting, Collector K. Maharabushanam said that all food sellers, manufacturers, rice mills, sago factories, food sellers, hoteliers, tea stall owners, road side eateries, bakeries, meat sellers, fruit vendors, milk sellers, persons who run canteen in schools and colleges should register themselves with food safety officers and continue their business. Violators will be prosecuted under The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. A fine ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10 lakh would be levied and imprisonment ranging from three months to seven years for violators.
The Collector said that hygiene and food safety should be ensured by everyone involved in food trade and officials should monitor and assess them regularly. There are 36 food safety officers in the district.
He also warned against misleading claims in advertisements.
Officials from health department participated in the meeting.
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