Packaged drinking water unit sealed

A packaged drinking water unit at Pallipalayam that was found functioning without licence was sealed by the officials of Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department.
A team led by District Designated Officer T. Tamil Selvan inspected four units at Pallipalayam area.
Workers of the units were asked to wear face mask, gloves and cover their head with a cloth while on duty.
One of the units was found functioning without obtaining BIS certification or licence from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
Also, officials found drinking water cans of various brands on the premises for refilling and supply to retail shops.
The unit was already served notice twice for not obtaining licence.
Hence, water samples were taken and the unit sealed.
Officials said that based on the laboratory report further action would be initiated as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Inspection to continue
They also warned of action against units that were functioning without licence or supplying sub-standard drinking water to the public.
Officials said that the inspection would continue in other units too in the coming days.