Port Blair
The Food Safety Officers of District Food Safety Unit, South Andaman conducted surprise raids at Junglighat and Shorepoint/Bambooflat areas recently during which 47 food business premises were inspected. Seven FBOs have been issued compounding and improvement notices for the offence committed. The premises include bakeries, restaurants, petty vendors, hotels, grocery sellers, hawkers, road side eateries, poultry shops, slaughter houses, vegetable sellers and other food business operators (FBOs).
During the inspection, it is observed that slaughtering units at Junglighat were unhygienic and maintained in un-sanitary conditions and FBOs were given on the spot instructions for necessary rectifications. They have been compounded and issued improvement notices and directed to rectify the defects within 14 days. Compounding Notice and Improvement Notice for violator of FSS Act, 2006 for Bambooflat and Shore Point area are being issued separately.
The food business operators have been advised to keep their premises licensed/registered and maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions of their premises and comply with provisions under the Food Safety Act’2006. The general public have also been requested to pass on information relating to violation of food safety norms to the Commissioner of Food Safety, A&N Islands at No. 03192-231024/9434280018 or on District Control Room No.1070 for strict actions against violators.
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