ANANTNAG, MAY 23: Intensifying the food safety drive ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, a joint team comprising of officials of Food Safety Department Anantnag, Veterinary Officer and others conducted extensive market checking and inspections of various food business establishments in the district.
The aim of the sustained drive is to ensure availability of safe and hygienic food items to consumers especially during the festive days.
The inspection drive covered bakeries, restaurants, sweet shops, meat and poultry outlets, milk establishments, provisional stores, and street food vendors. The team checked hygiene standards, food quality, storage conditions, and compliance with food safety regulations.
Food Business Operators were directed to maintain cleanliness, avoid sale of expired food products, and strictly adhere to the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Authorities warned that strict action would be taken against violators and stated that such drives will continue across the district to safeguard public health.
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