Imphal, July 25 2015 : Despite the fact that the Government's ban on sale of food items smuggled from Myanmar, this underworld business is still continuing in the State.
Food Safety Officer Chandel on Saturday conducted a drive against smuggling of sub-standard food items from Myanmar which are often put up for sale at Bongjang village along Imphal-Moreh National Highway.
During the drive, sub-standard food items including packaged dried fruits, pickles, snacks and dairy products smuggled from Myanmar were disgorged for disposal after checking all the vehicles coming from Moreh.
Briefing the media persons, Elvison Maring, Food Safety Officer of Chandel said that the drive to check the smuggling of sub-standard food items were conducted in accordance with the order of the State Government issued on February 2, 2013 .
He further said that sub-standard food products without labelling and indicating the manufacturing and dates, and batch numbers have been banned by the State Government under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 .
While appealing to the general public to extend cooperation and stop smuggling sub standard food items from Myanmar, the Food Safety Officer also stated that if any individual found violating the order will be fined Rs 1-2 lakh under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 .
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