Checking of chemist shops in Distt. Doda*
BY ABID PAMPORI
Doda::For proper capitalization on smooth implementation of FSSA, in compliance to the directions of Commissioner FDA j&k and under able cammond of District Administration Doda
today the team of Enforcement team of Food Safety DFCO Doda visited the market at accross the District especially checked the Chemist Shops in view to determine the valid possessions of licenses/registration under Food Safety & Standards Act ,during this special drive Enforcement team monitored the objectives for of Licenses & registrations of more than 30 Establishments, outlined the 02 chemist shops who did hold such documents which are mandatory under the Act & for taking adequate steps 02 Violators who allegedly found without Registrations/licenses under FSS Act have been booked under the Act.Moreover ,02 samples of Food supplements/ Neutraceticals have been lifted for analysis to ensure availability of Safe, Pure & standard products for the Consumers and public in General.
Emphasizing over the guidelines regarding the products Safety, Chemists were imparted with the directions including to keep the products away from direct Sunlight, to enforce the regulations about DOP & Expiry date & Best Before date for Consumers Safety.
During the drive the Chemist fraternity was appraised to keep the proper bills of consignments of purchased products & also provide printed vouchers to the buyers.To suffice the purpose of the drive & need to improve the norms the Deptt. shall continue drive at extensive level added with outreach activities in letter and spirits.
Besides all the Chemist Shop qualified persons have been advised to display the Registrations/licenses at prominent/ visible places of their establishments.