KATHMANDU, August 18: The government is preparing to impose a maximum of five years of imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 500,000 on anyone producing and selling substandard food items. Laws are being enacted to prevent the production, processing, import, export, storage, transportation or sale of contaminated food.

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Yadav today expressed his commitment to continuing its drive to book those producing and selling substandard food items despite pressure.