Food Safety Crackdown Ahead of Diwali: Authorities Seize Over 3,000 Tonnes of Adulterated Food Across India
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Food safety authorities across India have seized large amounts of paneer, ghee, milk and sweets ahead of the Diwali festival. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reported that officials confiscated about 3,280 tonnes of these products, with a total value of around ₹82 crore. The drive was carried out in many states to check whether food sold during the busy festive season was safe to eat.
During the festival period, demand for sweets and dairy products rises sharply across the country. Because of this, inspectors visited markets, shops, dairies and sweet makers to test samples and check hygiene conditions. Officials said that some products were found to be mixed with cheaper ingredients or were stored in unsafe conditions. Such food can cause stomach problems and other health risks, especially for children and elderly people.
The food safety department has said that the inspections will continue in the coming weeks. Businesses that break food safety rules can face fines, licence cancellation or, in serious cases, criminal action. Officials have also advised consumers to buy sweets and dairy products only from trusted sources, to check for clean packaging and proper labels, and to report any suspicious food to the local food safety office.
For families planning Diwali celebrations, the crackdown is a reminder to be careful when buying festive food. Experts recommend checking the expiry date, avoiding products with an unusual smell or colour, and choosing shops that display a valid FSSAI licence number. The government hopes that these measures will protect public health and ensure that people can enjoy the festival safely.
Sources: Business Today
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