Dimapur, July 24 (EMN): Under Section 32 of Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, the department of Health & Family Welfare Dimapur has directed all the food handlers and dealers in and around Dimapur, all manufacturing and processing units such as restaurants, bakeries, hotels, food stalls, package drinking water plant, ice cream factories ,and other edible food items shops to improve hygiene of their facilities/units within 14 days from the date of issue of this order.
Sales of food items without FSSAI Certification and use of prohibited chemicals in fruits and vegetables will be penalized as per the provisions of Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, the notification from the departed stated.
It also informed that regular surprise checking will be carried out after the 14 days grace period. Defaulters will be penalized under the Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, the department cautioned.
Meanwhile, the department has thanked the officials representing various departments such as the district administration, Police, DMC, DCCI and Naga Council for their support and cooperation during the food safety drive carried out for the welfare of the public.
