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Zanskar, November 11:
In a proactive step towards safeguarding public health, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zanskar, Jasif Amin (JKAS), today led an extensive market inspection drive across Zanskar in the presence of the FSSAI Officer, Tehsildar Zanskar, SHO Zanskar, Medical Officer and other concerned officials.
During the drive, the team inspected grocery shops, medical shops, restaurants, food establishments and meat shops to assess compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Particular attention was given to checking expiry dates, storage conditions, cleanliness, food handling practices and the quality of food products, including packaged meat.
Expired food products were identified during the inspection, and necessary action was taken against the violators. Fines amounting to a total of ₹15,700 were imposed and collected from the violators for various violations. The concerned traders were directed to remove expired items from sale and ensure proper refrigeration, storage, labelling and adherence to prescribed food safety norms.
The SDM emphasised that public health and food safety remain a priority for the administration and warned that negligence, including the sale of expired or substandard food products and poor hygiene practices, would be dealt with strictly. He urged all traders and food business operators to maintain proper hygiene and comply with the prescribed standards.
The general public was also advised to remain vigilant while purchasing food products or dining at restaurants and report any instances of expired or unhygienic food practices to the concerned authorities.
The administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe and hygienic market environment in Zanskar, adding that such inspection drives will continue periodically.
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