Aug 27, 2013

Eateries fined Rs 5,000

Jammu, August 26
The Jammu Municipal Corporation (MC) today imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on eateries found not to be maintaining cleanliness in preparation of food products during an anti-adulteration drive today. The MC had launched the fortnight-long drive.
A team led by Health Officer, Municipal Corporation, Dr Vinod Sharma, along-with a team of Food Safety Officers and Assistant Sanitation Officers, conducted a tour of areas like New Plot, Amphalla, Gangyal, Trikuta Nagar, Bahu Fort, Gandhi Nagar, Indira Chowk, Vikram Chowk and Nanak Nagar to check the quality of commonly used food items.
They inspected various food establishments and imposed the fine.
Samples of milk and curd were taken from different parts of Jammu and sent to the Public Analyst for ascertaining standard of purity.
Citizens were advised not to smoke in public places. A fine of Rs 200 would be imposed to those not adhering to the norm. All food establishment owners dealing in sale of sweetmeats and other milk products would have to adhere to terms of the food Act 2006 and keep their premises clean.

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