JAIPUR: With Diwali round the corner, the health department is set to launch a campaign against adulterated food items from Monday.
If any person is found involved in selling or manufacturing adulterated food items, he will face action under Food Safety and Standard Act 2006. The campaign would continue till November 5.
The health department has directed officials in all the districts to constitute teams to inspect the shops and collect samples of the food items.
The officials are being asked to keep an eye on the food items made of milk and diary products as they may be adulterated. Moreover, the department officials will also check if duplicate items of reputed companies are being sold in the market. Action will also be taken against the owners who keep their shops unhygienic.
Health department will also take samples of food items including milk, mawa, sweets, paneer, vegetable oil, dry fruits, spices, ice creams, tea, toffees, biscuits and pickles.
The department has directed the officials in each district to inspect at least 8-10 shops and restaurants daily and send reports. Moreover, in districts like Alwar, Bharatpur and Dholpur which shares boundary with other states, the health department will be more alert and the officials are directed to inspect more than 10 shops and restaurants daily.
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