FSSAI Suspends Licences of Two West Bengal Firms over Hygiene Violations
The regulator cited poor sanitation, pest infestation and missing worker health records in suspending the two firms’ licences.
- On Sunday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suspended the licenses of West Bengal-based Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project following enforcement drives in South 24 Parganas.
- Kailash Formulation faced suspension due to non-conformance with compulsory food safety regulations; authorities found unsatisfactory hygiene and sanitation while the company failed to maintain mandatory records for food handlers.
- At Sanecure Water Project, officials observed "poor hygiene and sanitation, inadequate pest-proofing, and significant pest infestation." Rust and corrosion were detected on equipment and machinery.
- The regulator suspended licenses for all food business activities in the interest of public health, stating the action followed serious non-compliance with food safety requirements to protect consumers.
- Ongoing enforcement efforts reflect FSSAI's commitment to strict compliance as the regulator continues monitoring facilities in South 24 Parganas to prevent health risks from inadequate sanitation.
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FSSAI cancels licences of two West Bengal-based firms
New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) Food regulator FSSAI has suspended licences of West Bengal-based companies, Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project, for violation of laws related to hygiene and sanitation. In a social media post on Sunday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the action taken against these two companies. “Enforcement drives […]
FSSAI Takes Action Against Two West Bengal Firms
The FSSAI has suspended the licenses of Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project based in West Bengal after inspections uncovered major food safety, hygiene and sanitation violations. Concerns raised over the Sanecure Water Project included bug infestations, poor sanitation and more.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday said it has suspended the licenses of two food businesses, Kailash Formulations and Sanicure Water Project, in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district after serious violations of food safety norms were found. The FSSAI said the action was taken keeping in mind the safety of public health and the licenses of both the units will remain suspended until furth…
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