Srinagar, Mar 31 (KNS): A team of Food Safety Officers headed by Assistant Commissioner Food safety Srinagar today inspected the mess facilities of Hostels in Kashmir University.

During the visit Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Mir Hilal discussed all the issues related to ensuring quality and hygienic food to the boarders with Registrar Kashmir university who assured of his full support. 

According to KNS correspondent, Food Safety Authority found a restaurant  using unpermitted color which was instantly sealed. 

"Some shopkeepers were found selling Cigarettes within the radius of 100 yards of educational institution and a fine of Rs. 1200 was recovered from them. The Department has warned restaurant owners not to use synthetic food colors or taste enhancers in any of the preparations otherwise stern action under relevant provisions of Food Safety & Standards Act would be taken against them," Assistant Director said. (KNS)