PANAJI
The FDA is set to begin inspection of commercial eateries in the wake of allegations of contaminated water supply to commercial/domestic establishments.
Replying to the allegations, the FDA claimed that the trade of supply of water through tankers is not covered under the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, however there are other laws enacted by the government to maintain checks on supply of water for public use.
“Further as an abundant precaution and in view of the recent incident brought to the notice, the Directorate shall carry out a robust inspection and sampling drive on commercial eateries to assess their water quality from April 26, 2023.
"Further the PWD authorities from Sancoale area have also informed that, they have hired one tanker which remain in their possession and is used to supply water to water shortage areas as per the demand and that the media news is not related to their tanker,” it said, adding the routine checks of water source of commercial food establishments are regularly conducted.
