Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 27: In its drive against the food adulteration, Jammu Municipal Corporation today conducted surprise visits and lifted samples from the Industrial area of Gangyal.
The JMC team, comprising of Health Officer, Dr Mohd Saleem Khan, Food Safety Officers and other staff members, lifted samples of Ghee, Pasteurized Milk and Skimmed Milk Powder from M/s Vaid Milk Products (Surya Milk), Gangyal and Sounf powder from M/s Mahavir (Jain Masala) Industries.
The samples were lifted under Food Safety & Standards Act to check the quality and other parameters.
The team also realized compounding fee of Rs 71,000 from M/s Vaid Milk Products, Rs 30,000 from M/s Kailash Industries, Rs. 20,000 from M/s Kesar Industries and Rs 30,000 from M/s Mahavir (Jain Masala) Industries on account of non-maintenance of hygiene, cleanliness and usage of Polythene Carry Bags in their manufacturing units and surrounding premises.
During the drive awareness regarding the norms under different Acts applicable on these units was also made and instructions were issued for complying with terms and conditions of the Acts.
JMC Commissioner Kiran Wattal has appealed to all the Food Business operators especially those dealing with milk products, to maintain hygienic environment and make available quality products to the consumers.
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