Food Safety Department Seals Tea Unit After Viral Video Exposes Unhygienic Practices
KINS Desk
Srinagar, Mar 30: The Food Safety Department has taken swift action following a viral video on social media that highlighted unhygienic tea blending practices at a local unit.
Acting promptly, a team of Food Safety Officers conducted a raid at the identified location. During the inspection, officials found that tea blending and packing were being carried out on the floor in extremely unhygienic conditions. The team also observed the use of non-food-grade equipment in the blending process, raising serious concerns about public health and safety.
In response to these violations, the authorities have sealed the processing area where the tea blending operations were underway until further orders. Two samples of tea—one loose and one packed—have been collected from the site and sent for laboratory analysis to determine their safety and quality.
The Food Safety Department according to news agency KINS has reiterated its directive to all Food Business Operators to strictly adhere to prescribed hygiene standards at their premises. It warned that any failure to comply with food safety norms will invite strict action under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards regulations. (KINS).
Food Safety Department Seals Tea Unit After Viral Video Exposes Unhygienic Practices
