Vendors in Chandigarh get notices for pasting stickers on fruits

Chandigarh, October 23

The Food Safety Department issued 30 notices to fruit vendors for pasting stickers on fruits in Sector 26 here today.

A team of the department today inspected the wholesale market to check the use of stickers on fruits and vegetables.

During inspection, fruit vendors were made aware of such practices. They were issued notices to stop pasting stickers on fruits. Traders were advised to use functional barrier to avoid direct application of stickers on fruits and vegetables.

Use of stickers on fruits and vegetables to make product look premium are common by traders. Most of the times, these stickers are applied directly on food surfaces such as fruits. Adhesives are used on these stickers to paste them effectively. These adhesives may contain harmful chemicals, which may affect human health. — TNS