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ANJUNA: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has intensified its enforcement action against food safety violations by conducting a comprehensive surveillance and inspection drive across Candolim, Anjuna, Vagator and Mapusa.
During the operation, FDA teams inspected restaurants, retail outlets, food vending units and wholesale establishments to verify compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
A total of 17 food business operators were inspected, out of which nine establishments were directed to suspend operations due to various non-compliances observed during the checks.
As part of the ongoing enforcement exercise, the FDA team also carried out inspections in the Alankar area of Mapusa to review compliance levels and assess whether previously shut establishments were adhering to official directions.
Officials stated that similar surveillance drives will continue in other parts of the State in the coming days as part of efforts to strengthen food safety enforcement and protect public health.
Food business operators have been urged to strictly comply with prescribed hygiene and safety norms.
The FDA warned that failure to meet standards may result in suspension of licences or penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The inspection team included Designated Officer Richard Noronha, Food Safety Officers Lenin De Sa, Amit Mandrekar and Darlane Diukar, along with staff member Sandeep Shelke. The drive was conducted under the supervision of FDA Director Shweta Dessai.
