Chandigarh Food Safety Department Launches Special Drive to Ensure Safe Festive Sweets

The Voice of Chandigarh News:

With the festive season around the corner, the demand for sweets is at an all- time high. However, the Food Safety Department, U.T. Chandigarh, has raised concerns about the preparation and sale of adulterated sweets. To address this issue, the department has launched a special checking drive to ensure that sweets are prepared and sold under Hygenic conditions.

The department had issued a special orders to all Food Safety Officers to conduct regular checks on eateries, sweet retail, and manufacturing units. Any non- compliance found during these checks will be met with swift action.

The Food Safety Department appeals to all residents and consumers to be cautions and vigilant while eating out and buying food products. To ensure their health and safety, consumers are advised to : Purchase food items from licensed shops that maintain complete hygiene and use quality products, Report any abnormal observations or concerns to the department at – Government Multispecialty Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh or call emergency phone number 0172-2752042 or may raise concerns on FSSAI web site link https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/consumergrievance/

The department urge all consumers to be mindful of their food choices during the festive seasons. Our department is committed to ensuring that food safety standards are met, and we will take strict action against any non-compliance.