Food Safety Team Conducts Intensive Market Inspection to Ensure Compliance with Good Storage Practices
Srinagar, May 29 (KINS): The Food Safety Srinagar DFCO conducted intensive market inspections led by Assistant Commissioner Food safety , food safety officer Hakeem Adil Rashid, Khalid Bashir Syed Dilpazir along with team of Mobile food testing van across several key areas, including Sanat Nagar, Bagh-i-Mehtab, Lal Nagar Chanapora, and Housing Colony Chanapora, to assess adherence to food storage guidelines.
During the drive, Food Business Operators (FBOs) were sensitized on the importance of proper storage practices, particularly for high-risk food items such as packed drinking water, carbonated water, milk, and milk products. Officials emphasized that exposing such items to direct sunlight can compromise their quality and safety of the products
All FBOs were directed to strictly follow food safety regulations, ensuring that high-risk food items are stored in appropriate conditions to prevent contamination and degradation. Non-compliance will attract action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, reinforcing the department’s commitment to consumer welfare and public health.
The Food Safety Department urges businesses to uphold safe storage practices and assures continued vigilance through routine inspections to prevent violations.
