Kanpur: The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) team collected 21 food samples during inspections at food establishments and manufacturing units across the district on Thursday. The department also suspended the food licence of a sweet shop in Kalyanpur over unhygienic conditions and improper handling of food items.
All 21 samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing. Action will be taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, against establishments whose samples fail to meet prescribed standards, he said.
Sanjay Pratap Singh, assistant commissioner (Food-II), said the special enforcement drive covered Panki Padav, Gutia Crossing, Shastri Nagar, Govind Nagar, Ghatampur, Lalpur in Ghatampur, Sanjay Nagar in Naubasta, Harbansh Mohal and New Azad Nagar in Kalyanpur. Singh said the drive was being conducted under the directions of district magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar ahead of Diwali to ensure the availability of safe and quality food products to consumers. The licence of M/s Shub Corner Sweets, Eggless Bakery & Restaurant, located in New Azad Nagar, Kalyanpur, was suspended following the inspection. The establishment has been directed to remain closed until the necessary improvements are made. Officials checked the quality of food products, hygiene, storage conditions and compliance with food safety standards. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur