Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licences of several food business operators (FBOs) dealing in meat, poultry and sweets across the Valley.
The licence suspension comes at a time when authorities have seized large quantities of rotten mutton, chicken and other meat items which were without proper labelling, sourcing details or packaging information. The recovery has led to widespread panic in the valley.
According to the FDA, the suspension of nine FBOs was done after inspections revealed violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, prompting immediate action to safeguard public health.
Among the establishments whose FSSAI licences have been suspended are four FBOs in Srinagar a...