SRINAGAR, March 14: Authorities in Anantnag district have seized and sealed around 200 kilograms of frozen boneless chicken that was brought from outside the region for sale in local markets.
The consignment was found without mandatory labelling details such as manufacturing and expiry dates, which are required under food safety regulations.
Officials said the frozen chicken had been transported from Delhi and was intercepted during an inspection drive conducted by the Food Safety Department in the district.
The consignment did not mention the manufacturing and expiry dates, which is a violation of food safety norms,” it said & added that the entire consignment was sealed after discrepancies were found in the labelling of the product.
Officials added that an investigation has been initiated to determine how the unlabeled poultry product was brought into the Valley and supplied to local markets & legal action will be taken against the trader involved under provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
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