Awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, April 16 2018:
A one day awareness program on "Licencing & Registration for Food Business Operators" was organised by Food Safety Dept, Noney at Longmai Bazar Board office.
T Brojendro Khaba Meitei, Designated Officer Noney & Tml, while speaking as a resource person, underlined the importance of knowing the amount of chemicals and other harmful elements contained in the food products which are consumed daily.
He stressed on keeping food in close-lid containers, checking expiry date and trademarks approved by food Safety Dept, Govt of India on food products, especially imported items.
The officer urged all to refrain from selling and consuming tobacco items and products which are harmful to health.
The Dept in collaboration with the Bazar board will initiate the work of issuing licence to the shopkeepers of the bazar and those who neglect in getting registered will face consequences, he added.