Food safety team conducts tests
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 26 2022:
Under the aegis of health department, Food safety officials of the state conducted mobile testing of different food products including imported fishes in different districts of the state as part of the special drive conducted ahead of the Ningol Chakkouba festival.
Food safety wheels were stationed in main market areas of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching and other districts on Wednesday to check food adulteration and toxic substances in food items.
Rasgulla, sweets and milk products manufactured in the state were also tested during the drive but no toxic substances were found in the products.
A team also conducted test on the fish sold at the Fish Fair held at Hapta Kangjeibung.
Food analyst Ch Sa najaoba and designated food safety officer Imphal East Th Sunilkumar led the drive in Imphal city area.
Food Safety officers S Pushpalata and S Jogita were also part of the team.