Food safety drive conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, October 17 2022:
Keeping in mind the approaching Diwali and Ningol Chakkouba festivals, Food Safety Administration, Bishnupur on Monday conducted food safety drive and awareness at food stalls in the market areas of Nambol and Moirang and also collected samples for testing.
The drive led by Food Safety Administration Bishnupur designated officer Y Surendro was also accompanied by Food Safety Officer, Bishnupur Dr Nongallei Pebam, State Public Health Laboratory, Lamphel state food analyst Ch Sanajaoba Meitei and other officials.
They visited food manufacturing units and hotels including Kangla Food Product at Nambol, Moirang Lamkhai and Moirang Bazar.
Speaking in this regard, Y Surendro remained all concerned that food manufacturing units in Bishnupur, be it hotel, bakery and those making edible and fruit items at homes should properly pack them and possess FSSAI license or registration certificate.
Those involved in manufacturing such food products should mention FSSAI license or 14 digit registration number in cash memo, he said, while urging the food business operators to have proper license or registration from office of Food Safety Administration.