IPAK bans ice cream brands
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 22 2016:
Indigenous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) has banned sale of different brands of ice creams in the State for flouting food safety norms with immediate effect.
IPAK general secretary Wahengbam Shanta said that sale of Delicious Ice Cream and Frosty Punch Ice Cream have been banned.
Delicious Ice Cream was found manufactured in Imphal although people thought that the brand is brought in from other States.
He said that there are no proper licensed manufacturer of the brand in the State.
However, many local manufacturers use the cover of this brand to deceive people, he added.
Shanta further said that during an independent investigation conducted by IPAK, it has come to light that many people manufacture ice creams under this brand using raw materials of their wish in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
On the other hand, Frosty Punch has been banned for not acquiring the necessary food safety license.
He said that this ice cream brand is manufactured by a firm based in Senapati.
Shanta further said that the association has also decided to impose a ban on unbranded ice-creams which are being sold by hawkers at different localities.
He said that these ice creams are mostly manufactured at the unregulated units which manufacture ice cubes for fish vendors and fish centres.
Shanta also announced ban against Rajesh Prasad Ice Factory, Nagaram, Sitaram Ice Factory, Ragailong, Manish Ice Factory, Ragailong, Moirangthem Ice Factory, Konung Mamang, LM Ice Factory, Konung Mamang, Ayeengbi Ice Cream, Minuthong and Rajbari Ice Factory, Purana Rajbari Konung Mamang.
Shanta further said that samples of Delicious Ice Cream have been sent to the food testing laboratory.
He said that Delicious Choco Bar ice cream is also manufactured in Manipur.
He said that the drive began yesterday and it would continue for a few more days.