Rs 93,000 fine imposed on erring traders in Kupwara

Kupwara, Oct 9: The Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir Monday imposed a fine of Rs 93000 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 misbranded and sub standard food) during the proceeding of cases of various blocks of Sub Division Handwara related to the Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, listed before the Adjudicating Officer.

The Adjudicating Officer also warned them to abide by the legal regulations adding that non-compliance of the Food Safety and Standards Act and rules thereunder by the food business operators of the Sub Division Handwara will be dealt with more strictly in the coming time.

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