Rs.90k fine imposed on various FBOs for violations under FS&SA in Kupwara

KUPWARA : Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad, who is also Adjudicating Officer today imposed a fine of Rs.90,000 on various Food Business Operators (FBOs) for violating different provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FS&SA).
The fine was imposed on the erring traders (for miss branded and sub standard food) during the proceeding of cases related to the Food Safety and Standards Act-2006 which were listed before the Adjudicating Officer.
The Adjudicating Officer warned them to abide by the legal regulations adding that non-compliance of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and rules thereunder by the food business operators will be dealt with more strictly in coming time.