SHILLONG : Harmful formalin has been found in two out of 19 samples of imported fishes in Meghalaya. This has prompted the authorities here to impose a 15 days ban on import of fishes to the state with immediate effect.
Noncompliance of this order will attract imprisonment up to seven years and fine up to Rs ten lakh under relevant section of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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