PANAJI: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has informed that the North Goa District Magistrate has imposed a total penalty of Rs 5.6 lakh on five food business operators for selling misbranded and sub-standard food products.
In an official report, the administration stated that the establishments were found operating without valid FSSAI licences and maintaining unhygienic practices. The penalties range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh and have been imposed on businesses based in Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka.
As per the report, a penalty of Rs 2 lakh was imposed on M/s Shree Chemfood Pvt. Ltd., Kutchh, Gujarat, for selling misbranded and sub-standard iodised salt.
Dharwad Mishra Pedha and Food Processing Industry, Dharwad, Karnataka, was fined Rs 50,000 for selling loose Motichoor Laddoo.
A penalty of Rs 1 lakh was imposed on Shri Nitin Wadhwa, partner of M/s Dias Club, Gaum Vaddi, Anjuna, Bardez, for selling food articles without a valid FSSAI State licence.
M/s Jagarnath Salt Pvt. Ltd., Surendranagar, Gujarat, was fined Rs 2 lakh for selling misbranded and sub-standard Taza Shuddh Salt.
Meanwhile, Smt. Pooja Prajapati of M/s Ganesh Goa Sweet Corner, Merces, was fined Rs 10,000 for selling sub-standard quality Mysore Pak.
