Jalandhar, January 1
Tightening noose around the Food Safety Standards Act violators, the health authorities have asked all those involved in food related ventures in the district to get themselves registered. The health authorities have warned them to complete all the formalities by February 4.
Addressing a meeting of vendors, bakers, dhaba owners, confectioners, grocery and many others besides owners of restaurants and hotels, Civil Surgeon RL Bassan asked them to follow the instructions.
He also said the offenders would have to pay penalties ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 5 lakh along with six months’ imprisonment as per the Act.
Apart from others, District Health Officer Dr Balwinder Singh and District Food Safety Officer Harjiot Pal Singh were also present.
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