Dimapur, July 18 (EMN): The chief medical officer (CMO) of Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha who is also the designated officer of Food Safety Cell of Wokha has informed that as per the standing prohibition order, the storage, distribution and sale of fresh fish products, imported or local, including crustaceans, treated with formalin or any other form of preservative still stands until corrective measures are taken.
In a notification, CMO stated that no person shall sell powdered spices and condiments except the packed ones; no food business operator shall manufacture, store, sell or distribute any article of food which is misbranded; no person shall sell packaged drinking water except under the Bureau of Indian Standards Certification Mark and the display of FSSAI license number on the label.
Failure to comply, necessary action as per the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2016, Rules & Regulations would be initiated against the defaulters.
