KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, who also serves as the Adjudicating Officer, on Friday imposed a fine of ₹55,000 on several erring Food Business Operators (FBOs) for violating various provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FS&SA), 2006.
The penalties were imposed on traders found guilty of selling misbranded and substandard food items during the hearing of cases listed under the FS&SA Act, 2006 before the Adjudicating Officer.
Masoodi cautioned the offenders to strictly adhere to food safety regulations, warning that any future non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules thereunder would attract more stringent action.
