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The Health Department has stepped up its efforts to ensure food safety, eliminate the use of banned plastic, and address sewage pollution in East Ottapalam. in Palakkad. During recent inspections, officials identified several violations and imposed fines on multiple establishments. They penalized three restaurants, with two fined for storing food in unsafe conditions and another fined for using banned plastic carry bags. These actions are part of the department’s ongoing commitment to enforcing food safety regulations and reducing environmental harm.

Legal Action Against Sewage Discharge in Fish Trade Establishment

Officials discovered a fish trade establishment in East Ottapalam discharging sewage into a roadside drain. In response, the Health Department has initiated legal action against the business to prevent further pollution and protect the local environment. The department also inspected other fish and meat trading establishments and plans to continue monitoring food businesses and those potentially discharging sewage into drains. The department remains dedicated to ensuring compliance with food safety standards and environmental protection measures.

Strict Enforcement of Banned Plastic Usage

The municipality is actively enforcing the ban on plastic carry bags. The Health Department has emphasized that it will implement strict measures to prevent the use of banned plastic products in food-related businesses.

Source: Manoramaonline