Jammu, Aug. 21 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stringent directives to all food business operators following the recent recovery of over 1200 kg of rotten and substandard meat across the Union Territory.
FDA Commissioner Smita Sethi announced harsh penalties for violations, including fines ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, seizure of non-compliant stock, and imprisonment of up to six years for selling unsafe food products. The comprehensive directive mandates strict adherence to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines for all stakeholders in the meat supply chain, including manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, cold storage operators, transporters, and e-commer...