New Delhi: In 2009, Delhi government had banned the use, sale and storage of plastic bags. Two years on, the ban has failed to make any significant dent.

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Bangalore : Promises by State authorities notwithstanding, citizens’ complaints about adulterated food products will be left unattended until the government frames rules and regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006.

With the coming into force of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the state government has started the process to check the sale of adulterated food.

Your favourite dhaba near your office and the vendor selling hot kathi rolls and momos in the neighbourhood market will have to ensure minimum standards of food safety soon.

JAIPUR: With the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act 2006 in the state from Friday, a penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh would be imposed for distribution or sale unhygienic and adulterated food.

The state government is the process of establishing a tribunal and special courts to deal with cases pertaining to food adulteration.

You may land in jail if you are caught selling adulterated food from Friday, with the Food Safety Standards Act coming into effect.

The Delhi government is likely to enforce this month a new legislation that provides for a jail term and heavy penalties for vendors who provide substandard or adulterated food products.

New Delhi: The Central and state governments on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that tests ordered by them on vegetables showed permissible levels of pesticides in them.