| Actions : Persons
selling or manufacturing adulterated or misbranded food are prosecuted in the
court of law. The offence under this act is cognizable offence and liable to punishment
as per section 16 of the said act. Information for Manufacturers
and Sellers : Some of the Guidelines for Food Manufacturers/Distributors/Dealers/Retailers
& Hoteliers is as below:-
| (1) |
To obtain food license, under PFA from LHA act before commencing business.
Food Units in the area of Municipal Corporation has to obtain license from respective
municipal corporation offices and those nagar palikas having been notified as
local area gives food license in their respective areas. Units in areas other
than municipal corporations and notified nagar palikas has to obtain food license
from respective District offices of Food and Drugs Control Administration.
| | (2) |
To ensure that labeling of packed food articles complies with the Rules 32
of the act. | | (3) |
To fulfill the conditions of license as per rule so of the act. |
| (4) |
To oblige with the rules and regulations of the PFA act. |
| (5) |
To contact any of the above office for any difficulties regarding the act. |
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