SRINAGAR: An amount of Rs. 2.19 lakh was imposed as fine on 21 food business operators under Food Safety and Standards Act for manufacturing/selling sub-standard/misbranded food articles of spices, milk, beverages and sweets. The erring traders were warned not to indulge in such kind of malpractice in future or else their licenses will be cancelled.
Meanwhile, food analyst of Public Health Laboratory Kashmir had declared two samples of Biryani and Chicken Tika unsafe, as synthetic colour was detected in them. The Food Safety Wing of Drugs and Food Control Organization Srinagar warned such hoteliers, restaurant owners and Dhabawalas, who use synthetic colours in the preparation of food to desist from such malpractice otherwise action as warranted under Food Safety and Standards Act will be taken against them which may include closure of their business.
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