Nashik : The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided a food manufacturing unit in Sakshi Ganpati, Nawa Darwaja in Bhadrakali area on Monday and suspended its food licence after finding food items being manufactured under highly unsanitary conditions.
Acting under the guidance of food safety commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, joint commissioner Mangesh Mane and assistant commissioner (Food) Vinod Dhawad, officials confiscated 180kg of snacks worth Rs43,200, including 137kg of misal shev valued at over Rs32,000 and 43kg of ‘ chivda’ valued at over Rs10,000 as part of its special festive drive. FDA has appealed to citizens to lodge a complaint on its portal if they suspect poor food quality. Food establishment owners have been advised to strictly comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act and operate only with valid licences. It reiterated its commitment to conduct regular inspections and ensure safe food for consumers, reminding food business operators that adhering to quality, safety and hygiene standards is mandatory. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik