Food Safety Act defaulters fined Rs 12,000

Jammu, February 26

The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today imposed a fine of Rs 12,000 on traders for violating norms of the Food Safety Act. An inspection was conducted by a team of municipal officials of different markets ahead of the Mahashivratri. 

Led by Health Officer Dr Mohammad Saleem Khan, a team of municipal veterinary officer, food safety officers and other field staff visited Janipur, Gandhi Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Roop Nagar, Durga Nagar, Bantalab, Muthi, Talab Tillo, Vikram Chowk, New Plot and Shiv Nagar and inspected shops and eateries. 

A number of food establishments, including sweet shops, meat shops, fish shops, provisional stores and food stalls, were checked. A compounding fee of Rs 12,600 was also realised from defaulters. Dr Khan said shopkeepers dealing with food items were warned and directed to ensure supply of good quality of food to people.