Erring traders penalised in Kathua for violation of FSS Act, 2006

Rs 1.97 lakh fine recovered for selling misbranded, substandard food items

KATHUA, September 15: Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Kathua, Ranjeet Singh today imposed fine to the tune of Rs 1.97 lakh on complaint cases/Food Business Operators (FBOs) including manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retailers for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act-2006.

The fine was imposed on the erring traders, during the proceeding of cases of various blocks of district Kathua related to the Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, listed before the Adjudicating Officer.

He also warned them to abide by the legal regulations adding that non-compliance of Food Safety and Standards Act and rules thereunder by the Food Business Operators of the district will be strongly dealt with .

 It is pertinent to mention here that the Concerned Enforcement Agency was directed by the Adjudicating Officer under FSS Act-2006, to take Stern action against the Violators so that Consumers Can be provided wholesome and safe food.