Drive against import of sub standard foods conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2015:
Food Safety Officer Chandel conducted a drive against the import of sub-standard food items from Myanmar at 20 Assam Rifles post located at Bongjang village along Imphal-Moreh road on Saturday.
Briefing the media persons, Government of Sub-standard food items, FSO, Chandel Elvison Thouman Maring said the drive was conducted in accordance with the order of the State Government issued on February 2, 2013 .
Large quantity of sub-standard food items including dried fruits, pickles, snacks and diary products imported from Myanmar were pulled down for disposal after checking all the vehicles coming from Moreh.
Sub-standard food items without markings and manufacture date, batch number and expiry date imported from Myanmar have been banned by the State Government under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 .
FSO, Chandel said a fines could be levied against violators under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 .