Strict action against Reliable Hydrotech recommended
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Imphal, September 24: With the discovery of suspended greenish algae in packaged drinking water bottles manufactured by Reliable Hydrotech, Joypur Khunnou under Bishnupur district, the government had been intimated for strict against the firm, stated Department of Food and Safety Commissioner Brojendro Khaba.
In a press meet held at Health Directorate, Lamphelpat, Food and Safety Commissioner Brojendro said that harmful suspended particles had been discovered in the packaged drinking water bottles manufactured by Reliable Hydrotech. He reminded that if any adulterants or harmful substances are found in foodstuff and consumables produced in the state and from outside, the Food and Safety department have the full right to ban the particular product. Under this right, the department had intimated the government for strict action against Reliable Hydrotech.
He also said that “Marina Spring Premier” manufactured by the firm was first found contaminated on September 18-19, 2012 from a pharmacy named Malem Pharmacy, Lamlong and the firm kept producing drinking water under another brand name which was again found contaminated. This incident had given rise to the question whether packaged drinking water producing firms are following safety measures or not.
He said that since the water supply schemes in the state were not functioning properly, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) allowed private firms to start producing safe drinking water by providing them ISI mark while apprising suspicion whether ISI mark is given to the private firms through the back door and whether the guidelines laid down by BIS are followed or not.
In a press meet held at Health Directorate, Lamphelpat, Food and Safety Commissioner Brojendro said that harmful suspended particles had been discovered in the packaged drinking water bottles manufactured by Reliable Hydrotech. He reminded that if any adulterants or harmful substances are found in foodstuff and consumables produced in the state and from outside, the Food and Safety department have the full right to ban the particular product. Under this right, the department had intimated the government for strict action against Reliable Hydrotech.
He also said that “Marina Spring Premier” manufactured by the firm was first found contaminated on September 18-19, 2012 from a pharmacy named Malem Pharmacy, Lamlong and the firm kept producing drinking water under another brand name which was again found contaminated. This incident had given rise to the question whether packaged drinking water producing firms are following safety measures or not.
He said that since the water supply schemes in the state were not functioning properly, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) allowed private firms to start producing safe drinking water by providing them ISI mark while apprising suspicion whether ISI mark is given to the private firms through the back door and whether the guidelines laid down by BIS are followed or not.
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