10/09/2026
Press Release from Food Safety Cell, Health & Family Welfare Department, Pakyong District.
Pakyong, September 10: A joint food safety inspection was conducted by the Food safety cell,Health & Family welfare Department and Rangpo Nagar Panchayat in the presence of the Municipal Executive Officer (MEO), Designated Officer, Food Safety Cell, Health , and other concerned officials.
During the inspection, a total of 17 food outlets were inspected to assess compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the prescribed food safety and hygiene requirements.
As part of the enforcement action:
Two food outlets were temporarily closed for operating without valid FSSAI licences and notices were issued to Food Business Operators (FBOs) for operating without the required FSSAI licence/registration.
One Improvement Notice was served upon a food vendor for non-compliance with the prescribed hygiene and sanitary requirements under Schedule IV guidelines of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The inspection aimed to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards and to safeguard public health.