KATHUA: In a determined effort to uphold food safety standards and protect public health, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Ranjit Singh imposed a total of Rs. 5,76,000 in penalties on various business establishments across the district.
These penalties were enforced under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006 against businesses found guilty of dealing in substandard and misbranded items, as well as for failing to maintain hygienic conditions.
The businesses penalized include manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from Kathua, Billawar, Basohli, Bani and Hiranagar. They were identified through rigorous inspections and assessments conducted by the district's food safety department.
On the enforcement action of the Kathua administration, the ADC said that safeguarding public health and ensuring that all food products available to consumers meet the highest safety and quality standards is the ultimate aim to keep these commercial establishments in check. He emphasized the critical importance of compliance with food safety regulations, stating that the penalties serve as a stern reminder that non-compliance will not be tolerated.
