Summary:
Despite the health hazards associated with the chemical substance, fish lovers were flocking to Fatak Bazaar, National Highway market and Tarapur market. All markets here were flush with 'chalani' fish varieties. The main suppliers of fish to Assam are Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.But vendors on Thursday protested against the sudden ban as it had led to a huge financial loss for them. If we can't sell them, we will suffer," said a fish trader.Legal action will be taken against vendors if found selling fish with preservatives under the provisions of the Food Safety Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011. "At least a week's time should have been given to the vendors before the ban..