Food Safety Crackdown Before Diwali: Authorities Seize Tonnes of Adulterated Food Across India
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Food safety officials across India have seized 3,280 tonnes of paneer, ghee, milk and sweets worth about ₹82 crore ahead of the Diwali festival. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) led the nationwide drive to check food products that are sold in large amounts during the festival season. Inspectors visited markets, sweet shops, dairies and warehouses to test samples and remove goods that did not meet safety rules.
Diwali is one of the busiest times for food sales in the country. Families buy large quantities of sweets, dairy products and cooking fat to prepare festival meals and to give as gifts. Because of this high demand, officials say there is a greater risk that some businesses may use cheap or harmful ingredients, or sell products that are past their best. The inspections were designed to protect consumers from these risks and to make sure that food businesses follow the law.
The seized items will not be sold, and they will be destroyed or sent for further testing, according to the food safety authorities. Businesses that break food safety rules may face fines, the closure of their premises or even legal action. Officials have also advised shoppers to buy sweets and dairy products only from trusted sellers, to check for clean packaging and clear labels, and to report any suspicious food to local food safety offices. The drive is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Sources: Business Today
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