Gonda: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted inspections at sweet shops across Gonda ahead of Diwali to ensure the quality and safety of food products during the festive season. Three food samples were collected during the drive, which was carried out on October 28 and 29 by inter-district teams from Balrampur and Shravasti.
The campaign was conducted under the leadership and supervision of Umesh Pratap, Assistant Commissioner (Food), Devipatan Division, Gonda. Four sweet shops were inspected as part of the operation.
On October 28, the Balrampur team inspected M/s Gauri Sweets and M/s Annapurna Sweets, collecting one sample from each establishment. Meanwhile, the Shravasti team inspected M/s Madhurima Sweets and M/s Kamta Sweets and collected one sample from one of the two establishments.
The department also identified other shortcomings at the inspected outlets and recommended issuing notices directing the establishments concerned to make the necessary improvements.
Officials said the inspection drive would continue in view of Diwali to ensure that consumers have access to safe and quality food products during the festive season.
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