Special food safety drive held near schools
The Hindu
Food Safety Dept. conducted inspections across State to ensure safe food near schools. 719 samples sent for testing; 81 shops closed, 138 issued notice, 124 given rectification notice, 110 fined. Minister for Health urged shop owners to ensure quality of eatables, as artificial colours adversely affect children's health. Food Safety Commissioner Vinod supervised inspections.
The Food Safety department on Thursday conducted inspections across the State to ensure the availability of safe food near schools.
Minister for Health Veena George said the Statewide inspections were held to check the use of artificial colours in sweets and sip-ups sold near schools.
Inspections were held in 2,792 establishments near schools during the enforcement drive. Steps were taken to close 81 shops for various reasons. Notice was issued to 138 shops functioning without licence and 124 given rectification notice. As many as 110 shops were fined.
A total of 719 samples were sent for testing.
Strict action would be taken against those selling poor-quality food products specifically for children, the Minister said.
Quality of sweets, cool drinks, icecreams, sip-ups, chocolate, and biscuits was checked, following complaints.
A number of shops selling food products operate near schools in the State. Owners of these shops should ensure the quality of the eatables. Their manufacture in unhygienic conditions or use of artificial colours adversely affect children’s health.
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