Hotels in Perambalur get notices for unhygienic conditions
Food safety officials in Perambalur, India, conducted a special inspection of 52 local eateries and shops. Sixteen businesses were issued notices for unhygienic conditions, and authorities seized banned plastic and adulterated food items.
Why it matters
The enforcement action highlights local government efforts to improve public health standards and enforce food safety regulations.
In a special drive, Food Safety and municipality officials conducted checks at 52 shops and hotels across Perambalur on Friday.
Sixteen eateries and shops, which were functioning under unhygienic conditions, have been issued notices, the Food Safety Department has said.
According to a press release, the department officials, led by S. Suganthan, District Designated Food Safety Officer, conducted checks in Perambalur Municipal limits under the instructions of Collector Sharanya Ari.
During the checks, 8 kg of banned plastic products; 2 kg each of expired food products and food items with improper labels and 1.5 kg of adulterated tea powder were seized during the checks. A total of ₹26,000 was imposed on the violators.
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