Port Blair, Oct 18: Keeping in view of the ensuring Diwali Festival the Department of Food Safety hereby cautions all the FBO who are involved in the procurement of Khoa from mainland for sale to the Food Business Operators involved in manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of khoa based sweetmeats should meet the Food Safety and Standards (packing & labeling) Regulation, 2011 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Also the Food Business Operators should inform the department about the arrival of khoa, so that the enforcement officials could inspect & determine the quality of khoa being sold in A&N Islands.
Further, the Department urges all the owners of Bakery and Sweetmeat manufacturers and Bakery and Sweetmeat shops of A&N Islands to maintain strict personal hygiene, cleanliness and also wear proper dress code during business hours. The Food Business Operators are also advised to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygiene Practices. Any laxity during inspection will invite legal action under the relevant sections of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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