Surprise checks conducted by officials of the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department have ensured that shops are selling safe food products in Kolli Hills during the Valvil Ori Festival.
A team led by K. Tamil Selvan, Designated Officer, had carried out two surprise inspections at shops in Kolli Hills last month.
Seven other teams continued the inspections on August 2 and 3 at Karavalli check post, Solakadu, Ettukai Amman Temple area, Thembalam, Arapaleeswarar Temple area, Periyakovilur, Semmedu, Vasaloorpatti, Boat House area, Nam Aruvi, and Masila Aruvi.
The teams seized food items that were found to be containing banned colours, and expired and adulterated products. All the food items were destroyed.
Shop keepers were warned against indulging in illegal activities. Shopkeepers selling halwa that had excess colours were warned of action. Two eateries that were found to be preparing food under unhygienic conditions were closed down.
During the festival on August 3, when volunteers were found serving food without proper dress, they were asked to wear masks, gloves, overcoat, and cover their hair. Those at temporary eateries too were asked to wear these. Shop owners were asked not to keep the food items in the open.
Those found to be selling poor quality ice-cream were sent back. Many found violating rules were served notices under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011.
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