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| Ahead of Ramadan, FDA J&K Cracks Down On Defaulting Food Business operators | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 18: In continuation of its unwavering commitment to safeguard public health and ensure consumer safety, on the directions of the Hon'ble Chief Minister J&K Sh. Omar Abdullah, on the eve of Ramadan , the enforcement team of the Food Safety Organisation (DFCO), Jammu Division, conducted a surprise inspection at the premises of M/s India Fish Company, Warehouse, Jammu and seized & destroyed Decomposed and unsafe 5 Quintal Meat & 6000kg Raw Fish, under supervision of Smita Sethi, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration Jammu & Kashmir.
The inspection was led by the Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety Division, Jammu, along with a team of Food Safety Officersduly assisted by District Administration, J&K Police and Jammu Municipal Corporation.
During the inspection, the team unearthed a massive consignment of suspected unsafe fish, including approximately 150 cartons of raw fish measuring around 6000 kgs that had been transported by road from Andhra Pradesh on 10/02/2026 without adequate refrigeration and proper temperature control. Surveillance samples of the fish were drawn for analysis. Preliminary findings indicated that the consignment was unsafe for human consumption.
Additionally, approximately 500 kgs of decomposed meat were seized on the spot at the cost of the Food Business Operator (FBO). The meat was found to be rotten, spoiled, deteriorated, and emitting a putrid and foul smell, rendering it unfit for human consumption.
Legal action has been initiated under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The FBO has been booked for violation of the Prohibitory order issued in the matter and other sections of the Food Safety Act ,2006 and Regulations of 2011, including maintaining insanitary conditions, storage and supply of unsafe food etc.
The licence of the establishment stands liable for cancellation. Further action has been taken under Sections 56 and 58 of the FSS Act for gross violations, including failure to maintain the mandatory temperature chain.
Commissioner FDA J&K, Ms. Smita Sethi, reiterated that the Hon'ble Minister H&ME Department Madam Sakina Itoo is monitoring the actions of the department has given clear directions of zero-tolerance against food adulteration, unsafe and insanitary practices. She has strictly directed all Enforcement Officers of DFCO J&K to intensify inspections across all districts and divisions to curb such malpractices and ensure strict implementation of the FSS Act, 2006, in letter and spirit. |
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