Food Safety Dept. cautions FBOs

Port Blair, Oct 10: In view of the ensuing Diwali Festival, the Department of Food Safety has cautioned all the Food Business Operators (FBO), involved in manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of khoa based sweetmeats,toabide by the Food Safety and Standards (packing & labeling) Regulation, 2011 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food Business Operators should also 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, Sweetmeat manufacturers/shops of A&N Islands to maintain strict personal hygiene, cleanliness and also wear proper dress code during business hours. The FBOs are also advised to adhere to Good Manufacturing and Hygiene Practices. Any laxity during inspection will invite legal action under the relevant sections of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

All the general public is hereby requested to pass on contraventions found if any on food safety 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.