Officials attached to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) inspected over 100 shops and manufacturing units across Coimbatore district to check the quality of sweets and savoury prepared and stored for sale in view of Deepavali.
T. Anuradha, FSSAI Designated Officer for Coimbatore, said a total of 109 shops and manufacturing units were inspected until Wednesday. Notices were issued to owners of four shops after inspections by the Food Safety Officers for violations, including preparation and storage of sweets and savoury in unhygienic places.
She added that fines, ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, were imposed on two food business operations for preparation of food products in unhygienic conditions.
The official added that surprise inspections will continue in manufacturing units, wholesale and retail outlets till Deepavali.
FSSAI inspects 100 shops to check quality of sweets, imposes fine on 2
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