UPFSDA raid
Lucknow: Intensifying its crackdown against unsafe food and dairy products in the state ahead of the festival season, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) carried out inspections and raids on Oct 9, during which it seized 20,924 kg of food items with an estimated value of Rs 66.88 lakh and found 4,273 kg of food items worth Rs 63,900 unfit for human consumption. The department also collected 176 food samples for inspection. Around 58 corrective notices have been issued to various food establishments.
An official said the process of suspending the licences of two food business operators was underway, while cases were being filed against one establishment for operating without a licence. The enforcement teams have been instructed to ensure that action is taken while following fairness, transparency and due legal process,” the official said. Meanwhile, UPFSDA commissioner Roshan Jacob directed the enforcement teams to not unnecessarily harass small shopkeepers and retail sellers. “The aim of the campaign is to take effective action, as per rules, against traders involved in serious irregularities, adulterators, and establishments manufacturing or selling misbranded food items. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow