The Food Safety Department Srinagar has seized five quintals of Namkeen snacks and sealed a manufacturing unit operating from Abhanshah, HMT Srinagar, after it was found functioning without a valid licence and in unhygienic conditions.
According to officials, the inspection was carried out by a team of Food Safety Officers led by the Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety Srinagar, as part of the department’s ongoing crackdown on substandard and unsafe food items in the city.
During the inspection, the team found that the unit was producing items such as katlam and finni under unsanitary conditions. Around five quintals of Namkeen snacks were seized on the spot, and samples were lifted for detailed laboratory testing to determine their quality and safety.
The department immediately sealed the unit and banned further manufacturing activities until further notice. Officials said that a formal complaint will be filed under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Rules & Regulations, 2011, before the competent court.
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Smitha Sethi, urged all food business operators to strictly follow the licensing norms and hygiene standards set under the Food Safety and Standards Act. She also warned that strict legal action will be taken against violators found selling or manufacturing unsafe food items.
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Meanwhile, the department has appealed to the public to stay alert and report any instances of food safety violations by calling the toll-free number 104.
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