Rs.89k fine imposed on various FBOs for violating provisions of FS&SA in Kupwara

May 28, 2025

KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad who is also Adjudicating Officer today imposed a fine of Rs.89000 on various Food Business Operators (FBOs) for violating different provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FS&SA).

The fine was imposed on the erring traders (for miss branded and sub standard food) during the proceedings of cases related to the Food Safety and Standards Act-2006 which were listed before the Adjudicating Officer.

Adjudicating Officer warned them to abide by the legal regulations adding that non-compliance of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and rules thereunder by the food business operators will be dealt with more strictly in coming time.